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Petition Type: New
ID: 9379
Submitted: July 6, 2022 at 11:45:36 PM
First Name: Paige
Last Name: McCord
Student Number: 20296795
Email: 21prm10@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: Undeclared
Level of Study: 1
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Waive the 21-day or one term deadline
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Hello, my name is Paige McCord (20296795), and I am a first-year student in the Arts and Science program. I am writing this appeal letter to waive a requirement to withdraw for one year. I am submitting this letter past the 21-day deadline as I wished to exhaust all my available resources, formulate a return-to-studies plan, receive advisement, and to complete a period of self-reflection. All of which will allow me to better perform mentally and academically when I return to studies in the Fall. I attempted to book an appointment with a physician to seek a possible diagnosis; however, due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts out of my control, I was unable to do so??which led me to submit this letter later than the original 21-day deadline. However, I believe these are reasonable circumstances to submit an appeal past the 21-day deadline. As submitting an appeal is a decision requiring many considerations and planning. I hope you and those at the appeal board and whomever else this letter may concern consider the listed factors when deciding to grant my appeal.
Within the first few weeks of my first year (September 2021), my struggles became noticeable. I struggled immensely in adapting to the major academic changes, thus negatively impacting my mental health??something I have never experienced before. I noticed myself not adapting as well as my peers were to the new lifestyle, and I began to fall behind. Throughout my academic career, I have always been a bright and driven student who was never shy to speak up. However, being thrown into a large student environment amidst a pandemic, I felt entirely alone and that my voice had disappeared. I lacked the knowledge of available resources to access the help and care I needed, and my problems grew. By November, I was experiencing the height of my impairment and often struggled to complete basic academic activities such as attending lectures and submitting assignments. As a result, I began to bottle up my mental health struggles and did not reach out for help. Something I will certainly not hesitate to do now. One of the largest challenges I faced was the ability to communicate my problems. However, after researching the available resources and discussing them with my supporters, I can ensure there will be an open dialogue.
Since I was in the 7th grade Queen??s University had been my dream school. I wish for nothing more than to be granted a clean slate to put my mistakes behind me and move to greener pastures. I implore you and those at the appeal board to hear my plea and allow me to return to studies in Fall 2022.
My return to academic studies plan is a plan that will allow me to succeed both academically and mentally. Over the past month, I have undergone a period of self-reflection, received advice from both family and professionals, and researched the tools and services available at Queen??s University to ensure the utmost success in my studies.
Upon my appeal being granted, I will register with QSAS to ensure I receive the supports I need to eliminate stress met with time limits on exams and tests. Through the Faculty of Arts and Science, I will arrange to have a mentor/tutor support me through my studies and keep me on the path to success. Although these services provided by the University will be extremely beneficial to my academic and mental health, most of the effort must come from within. I will create a schedule assuring I devote adequate amounts of time to each of my courses, including lectures, tutorials, seminars, assignments, tests, and overall study time. Making sure to leave room for physical and mental self-care. Communication will be a key component to my success. Keeping an open dialogue with professors, TA??s, mentors, counselors, and family will be crucial to maintaining a healthy environment. However, above all, I must be honest with myself.
I am driven to return to my former studious identity and to leave the mistakes of the last academic year behind me. I want nothing more than to succeed, complete my degree and have a fulling career. Once again, I ask you and those on the appeal board to grant me the opportunity for a fresh start.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if further information or documentation is required.
I can be reached by email at 21prm10@queensu.ca and by phone at (705) 288-2670
Thank you and best,
Paige McCord
Within the first few weeks of my first year (September 2021), my struggles became noticeable. I struggled immensely in adapting to the major academic changes, thus negatively impacting my mental health??something I have never experienced before. I noticed myself not adapting as well as my peers were to the new lifestyle, and I began to fall behind. Throughout my academic career, I have always been a bright and driven student who was never shy to speak up. However, being thrown into a large student environment amidst a pandemic, I felt entirely alone and that my voice had disappeared. I lacked the knowledge of available resources to access the help and care I needed, and my problems grew. By November, I was experiencing the height of my impairment and often struggled to complete basic academic activities such as attending lectures and submitting assignments. As a result, I began to bottle up my mental health struggles and did not reach out for help. Something I will certainly not hesitate to do now. One of the largest challenges I faced was the ability to communicate my problems. However, after researching the available resources and discussing them with my supporters, I can ensure there will be an open dialogue.
Since I was in the 7th grade Queen??s University had been my dream school. I wish for nothing more than to be granted a clean slate to put my mistakes behind me and move to greener pastures. I implore you and those at the appeal board to hear my plea and allow me to return to studies in Fall 2022.
My return to academic studies plan is a plan that will allow me to succeed both academically and mentally. Over the past month, I have undergone a period of self-reflection, received advice from both family and professionals, and researched the tools and services available at Queen??s University to ensure the utmost success in my studies.
Upon my appeal being granted, I will register with QSAS to ensure I receive the supports I need to eliminate stress met with time limits on exams and tests. Through the Faculty of Arts and Science, I will arrange to have a mentor/tutor support me through my studies and keep me on the path to success. Although these services provided by the University will be extremely beneficial to my academic and mental health, most of the effort must come from within. I will create a schedule assuring I devote adequate amounts of time to each of my courses, including lectures, tutorials, seminars, assignments, tests, and overall study time. Making sure to leave room for physical and mental self-care. Communication will be a key component to my success. Keeping an open dialogue with professors, TA??s, mentors, counselors, and family will be crucial to maintaining a healthy environment. However, above all, I must be honest with myself.
I am driven to return to my former studious identity and to leave the mistakes of the last academic year behind me. I want nothing more than to succeed, complete my degree and have a fulling career. Once again, I ask you and those on the appeal board to grant me the opportunity for a fresh start.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if further information or documentation is required.
I can be reached by email at 21prm10@queensu.ca and by phone at (705) 288-2670
Thank you and best,
Paige McCord