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Petition Type: New
ID: 664
Submitted: January 12, 2015 at 4:50:11 PM
First Name: Yoon-Mi
Last Name: Bae
Student Number: 6121999
Email: 8yb2@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BSCH
Plan: BIOL
Level of Study: 4
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Waive the 21-day or one term deadline
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: To the Associate Dean (Studies),
I would like for formally request to waive the 21-day appeal deadline. I was unaware there was a 21-day appeal deadline until today, when I spoke with an academic advisor at the Faculty of Arts and Science. During the winter semester of 2014 last year, I had an extenuating circumstance that affected my academic performance, specifically for my classes Chemistry 282 and Physics 106. During this period I was very depressed for several reasons; my parents were planning to get a divorce, I was going through a very difficult financial period (because my parent¿¿s business was not going so great), I had anxiety attacks which I did not know how to deal with it, could not sleep well, and I had many thoughts of suicide. This all started around the end of November 2013. During the winter semester I could not focus well on school as I was very depressed, it was deeply a very difficult time for me. I did not know how to handle the great amount of stress that I fainted a few times and had panic attacks. I was mentally and physically not capable to endure the responsibilities of school on top of what I was going through. I had several thoughts of suicide, I was under so much stress that at the time I felt that I could not see a way out. Many nights I would awake crying and screaming because I felt trapped by my circumstances and thought that suicide was the only answer and escape. It was worsening each month and I knew I needed help so during winter semester I decided to seek guidance from a counselor on campus, and I was being counselled by her during this period, throughout the rest of the summer, and I am continuing to seek help and guidance from her today. I feel that the counsellor is helping me tremendously and I am very grateful for her help and support, and I feel that I am getting better and am improving. I am deeply sorry I did not make this appeal as early as possible, I was unaware there was a deadline and I should have acted sooner. If you could kindly waive the 21-day appeal it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Warm regards,
Yoon-Mi Bae
I would like for formally request to waive the 21-day appeal deadline. I was unaware there was a 21-day appeal deadline until today, when I spoke with an academic advisor at the Faculty of Arts and Science. During the winter semester of 2014 last year, I had an extenuating circumstance that affected my academic performance, specifically for my classes Chemistry 282 and Physics 106. During this period I was very depressed for several reasons; my parents were planning to get a divorce, I was going through a very difficult financial period (because my parent¿¿s business was not going so great), I had anxiety attacks which I did not know how to deal with it, could not sleep well, and I had many thoughts of suicide. This all started around the end of November 2013. During the winter semester I could not focus well on school as I was very depressed, it was deeply a very difficult time for me. I did not know how to handle the great amount of stress that I fainted a few times and had panic attacks. I was mentally and physically not capable to endure the responsibilities of school on top of what I was going through. I had several thoughts of suicide, I was under so much stress that at the time I felt that I could not see a way out. Many nights I would awake crying and screaming because I felt trapped by my circumstances and thought that suicide was the only answer and escape. It was worsening each month and I knew I needed help so during winter semester I decided to seek guidance from a counselor on campus, and I was being counselled by her during this period, throughout the rest of the summer, and I am continuing to seek help and guidance from her today. I feel that the counsellor is helping me tremendously and I am very grateful for her help and support, and I feel that I am getting better and am improving. I am deeply sorry I did not make this appeal as early as possible, I was unaware there was a deadline and I should have acted sooner. If you could kindly waive the 21-day appeal it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Warm regards,
Yoon-Mi Bae
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: I will request my counselor from La Salle to send the appropriate documentation.
Decision Letters
Amendment to Appeal 664
Relevant Petition: 664
First Name: Yoon-Mi
Last Name: Bae
Student Number: 6121999
Email: 8yb2@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BScH
Plan: BIOL
Level of Study: 4
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Drop a course after the academic deadline, Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses
Code: PHYS 106
Term: Fall/Winter
Year: 2014
Petition Category: Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses
Instructor's Name: James Fraser
Code: CHEM 282
Term: Winter
Year: 2014
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: To the Associate Dean (Studies),
I would like for formally request to drop a course after the academic deadline for chemistry 282 (winter 2014), and to receive a credit standing (CR) for physics 106 (fall 2013/winter 2014) class. During the winter semester of 2014, I had extenuating medical circumstances that affected my academic performance.
I was in treatment from early January to the end of the summer 2014 prior to my enrolment in fall term. I have provided documentation that I was in treatment and counselling during the summer and focussed my energy on getting back to good health prior to classes beginning in September. The documentation from my counsellor speaks to care during that time and that it continued for the entire summer. I was in a significant depression with suicidal ideologies during this period.
I also understand that students are expected to be aware of the academic regulations and seek information concerning academic issues in a timely manner, however, as I have asserted, my health had to be a priority. I have recovered sufficiently to maintain a 3.87 GPA during the fall of 2014.
I will have met my degree requirements by May 2015 and the granting of this appeal would allow my transcript to reflect my true academic ability when not compromised by significant medical circumstances.
I am grateful for the consideration you give to this appeal.
Warm regards,
Yoon-Mi Bae
I would like for formally request to drop a course after the academic deadline for chemistry 282 (winter 2014), and to receive a credit standing (CR) for physics 106 (fall 2013/winter 2014) class. During the winter semester of 2014, I had extenuating medical circumstances that affected my academic performance.
I was in treatment from early January to the end of the summer 2014 prior to my enrolment in fall term. I have provided documentation that I was in treatment and counselling during the summer and focussed my energy on getting back to good health prior to classes beginning in September. The documentation from my counsellor speaks to care during that time and that it continued for the entire summer. I was in a significant depression with suicidal ideologies during this period.
I also understand that students are expected to be aware of the academic regulations and seek information concerning academic issues in a timely manner, however, as I have asserted, my health had to be a priority. I have recovered sufficiently to maintain a 3.87 GPA during the fall of 2014.
I will have met my degree requirements by May 2015 and the granting of this appeal would allow my transcript to reflect my true academic ability when not compromised by significant medical circumstances.
I am grateful for the consideration you give to this appeal.
Warm regards,
Yoon-Mi Bae
Documentation
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