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Petition Type: New
ID: 6510
Submitted: January 24, 2020 at 4:11:04 PM
First Name: Kobe
Last Name: Holas
Student Number: 10197236
Email: holaskobe@gmail.com
Degree Program: BA
Plan: ENGL
Level of Study: 4
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Add a course after the academic deadline
Code: ENGL 421
Term: Winter
Year: 2020
Petition Category: Add a course after the academic deadline
Instructor's Name: Asha Varadharajan
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: To Whom It May Concern,
This is a letter outlining my desire to appeal the add class deadline to enroll in ENGL 421. This is the only class I need to graduate at the end of this semester. I missed the deadline because of a combination of not realizing I needed the class and thinking I had until today, Friday January 24, to add classes. I acknowledge that these are my mistakes; however I am willing to do whatever it takes to rectify them. I had hoped to meet with an academic adviser and make sure I was on track to graduate when I arrived at the beginning of the semester. Unfortunately I was distracted due to a dispute with the upstairs neighbour at my new apartment. He is mentally unwell and constantly bangs on his floor and yells at people who are not there at all hours of the day and night. As you can imagine this was extremely distracting. While I have been able to keep up with my school work, obvious this fell through the cracks.
I have the time and will to catch up on work I've missed and to be a productive member of the classroom. After a rough period last year due to a familial tragedy, I have come back this semester with my full attention on my studies hoping to finish my undergraduate journey with my academically strongest semester yet and so far I have been successful. I have been able to not only stay on top of readings but stay ahead, have not missed a class, and received an A on my first assignment. I am committed to my academic success. If allowed to take this course I will be dedicated to my success there as well, and be able to graduate in May as the strongest student I have ever been. Having to come back another semester to take only one course would be extremely unfortunate. If there is anything you can do to help me it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read this and I hope to hear from you soon.
Kobe Holas
10197236
This is a letter outlining my desire to appeal the add class deadline to enroll in ENGL 421. This is the only class I need to graduate at the end of this semester. I missed the deadline because of a combination of not realizing I needed the class and thinking I had until today, Friday January 24, to add classes. I acknowledge that these are my mistakes; however I am willing to do whatever it takes to rectify them. I had hoped to meet with an academic adviser and make sure I was on track to graduate when I arrived at the beginning of the semester. Unfortunately I was distracted due to a dispute with the upstairs neighbour at my new apartment. He is mentally unwell and constantly bangs on his floor and yells at people who are not there at all hours of the day and night. As you can imagine this was extremely distracting. While I have been able to keep up with my school work, obvious this fell through the cracks.
I have the time and will to catch up on work I've missed and to be a productive member of the classroom. After a rough period last year due to a familial tragedy, I have come back this semester with my full attention on my studies hoping to finish my undergraduate journey with my academically strongest semester yet and so far I have been successful. I have been able to not only stay on top of readings but stay ahead, have not missed a class, and received an A on my first assignment. I am committed to my academic success. If allowed to take this course I will be dedicated to my success there as well, and be able to graduate in May as the strongest student I have ever been. Having to come back another semester to take only one course would be extremely unfortunate. If there is anything you can do to help me it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read this and I hope to hear from you soon.
Kobe Holas
10197236
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: To Whom It May Concern,
Without the syllabus it is difficult to make a specific plan for catching up on the work I've missed. I'm hoping to get a copy of the syllabus today, if I am able to get it I will spend the weekend catching up on my required readings. Hopefully I will be able to get the bulk of them, if not all of them, done before class on Monday. If not I will dedicate at least three hours every day to going to Stauffer and working on them. I feel this gives enough time to make a significant dent in the readings and ensure I can spend the necessary time on my other classes. I fully intend to spend more time on days that I can. Once in the course I will get notes from the classes I missed from my peers, as well as attend office hours with Dr. Varadharajan to do everything I can to ensure my understanding and ultimate success. The four classes I'm currently enrolled in are my only commitment this semester so I have the free time required to execute this plan and add to it if necessary. If a more detailed plan is required please let me know and I will update it once I acquire a syllabus.
Kobe Holas
10197236
Without the syllabus it is difficult to make a specific plan for catching up on the work I've missed. I'm hoping to get a copy of the syllabus today, if I am able to get it I will spend the weekend catching up on my required readings. Hopefully I will be able to get the bulk of them, if not all of them, done before class on Monday. If not I will dedicate at least three hours every day to going to Stauffer and working on them. I feel this gives enough time to make a significant dent in the readings and ensure I can spend the necessary time on my other classes. I fully intend to spend more time on days that I can. Once in the course I will get notes from the classes I missed from my peers, as well as attend office hours with Dr. Varadharajan to do everything I can to ensure my understanding and ultimate success. The four classes I'm currently enrolled in are my only commitment this semester so I have the free time required to execute this plan and add to it if necessary. If a more detailed plan is required please let me know and I will update it once I acquire a syllabus.
Kobe Holas
10197236
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: NO DOC
Document: Gmail - Appeal to Join ENGL 421.pdf
Document: Gmail - Re_ Appeal to Join ENGL 421.pdf