Academic Plan
To ensure my future success is my top priority, I have developed this academic plan taking Queen’s university’s academic success services into consideration:
Reduced Course Load: I will take a lighter course load during my first semester back to allow more time to focus on each subject I am truly passionate about and ensure I can manage my responsibilities effectively. Specifically, I plan to enroll in no more than 4 courses per term initially, and enrolling in summer courses. Along with a reflection on my past year, and confronting which subjects I not only deserve to be in, but want to be in. Putting my academic pathway’s goals first, even if it doesn’t align with my peers.
Time Management Workshops: I know Queen’s University offered a time management workshop January 2023, through SASS. After further research I learned joining the Student Academic Success Services (SASS) workshops can provide immediate benefits such as improved study skills and focused support on specific academic challenges. I want to learn more about what SASS offers, and how I can be a part of it. By gaining confidence and connecting with other students, I would be able to be in a supportive community and potential study partnerships, improving my ability to balance academic and personal responsibilities.
Regular Counseling Sessions: I have reached out to a women's clinic near me to discuss restarting regular sessions with a counselor to manage my stress, my grief and overall maintain my mental health. Through this I will continue to learn that my grief is a part of me and I can better handle my future challenges.
Tutoring Services: I will utilize tutoring services for difficult courses to ensure I understand the material thoroughly and keep up with assignments, as I now know reaching out for help is not something to be ashamed of.
Regular Meetings with Academic Advisors: I will schedule regular meetings with academic advisors to monitor my progress, my pathways, and make adjustments to my academic plan as needed. This will help me stay on track and address any issues promptly.
I am confident that these steps will enable me to overcome my past challenges and succeed in my future studies. I am committed to making the necessary changes to ensure my academic success and to fully utilize the resources available to me at Queen's University.
I am truly grateful for the committee considering my appeal and granting me the opportunity to take responsibility for my mistakes.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Isabella Maya Regalado Garrido
Reduced Course Load: I will take a lighter course load during my first semester back to allow more time to focus on each subject I am truly passionate about and ensure I can manage my responsibilities effectively. Specifically, I plan to enroll in no more than 4 courses per term initially, and enrolling in summer courses. Along with a reflection on my past year, and confronting which subjects I not only deserve to be in, but want to be in. Putting my academic pathway’s goals first, even if it doesn’t align with my peers.
Time Management Workshops: I know Queen’s University offered a time management workshop January 2023, through SASS. After further research I learned joining the Student Academic Success Services (SASS) workshops can provide immediate benefits such as improved study skills and focused support on specific academic challenges. I want to learn more about what SASS offers, and how I can be a part of it. By gaining confidence and connecting with other students, I would be able to be in a supportive community and potential study partnerships, improving my ability to balance academic and personal responsibilities.
Regular Counseling Sessions: I have reached out to a women's clinic near me to discuss restarting regular sessions with a counselor to manage my stress, my grief and overall maintain my mental health. Through this I will continue to learn that my grief is a part of me and I can better handle my future challenges.
Tutoring Services: I will utilize tutoring services for difficult courses to ensure I understand the material thoroughly and keep up with assignments, as I now know reaching out for help is not something to be ashamed of.
Regular Meetings with Academic Advisors: I will schedule regular meetings with academic advisors to monitor my progress, my pathways, and make adjustments to my academic plan as needed. This will help me stay on track and address any issues promptly.
I am confident that these steps will enable me to overcome my past challenges and succeed in my future studies. I am committed to making the necessary changes to ensure my academic success and to fully utilize the resources available to me at Queen's University.
I am truly grateful for the committee considering my appeal and granting me the opportunity to take responsibility for my mistakes.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Isabella Maya Regalado Garrido