Academic Plan
To Whom it May Concern,
As mentioned in my petition letter I would like to request for the reevaluation of my final grade for PHYS 115 from fall of 2023. If the grade remains the same and is still not a passing grade. I would like to please request that the grade be dropped due to the circumstances outlined in the petition letter.
For this fall of 2024 I have enrolled myself in PHYS 115, so that I can improve my grade, as I need the credit for my degree. While I understand that the better grade is replaced in the calculation of my cumulative GPA. I would still prefer it if the current grade is removed from my transcript. I was recommended to request this by my bounce back mentor at Queen’s, who helped me find better strategies for studying and preparing for exams during the winter term. Having a mentor in the same program was extremely helpful, as it provided me with much needed support, and I noticed a slight improvement in my grades.
This year I am taking all core courses, and I was unable to fit an elective into my schedule. However, I have decided that if I feel the need to adjust my course load, I will consider dropping a class and adding a non-science elective within the first two weeks. I have also been exploring the possibility of changing my program to Health Sciences, which does not require physics. This is another reason why I am requesting for my grade to be removed from my transcript.
Moreover, I realized in the fall term of first year, I was solely focused on academics, which led to burnout. To prevent this, I have become more involved on campus this year. I am now a StuCon, and I plan on joining a basketball team or a ballet class. I also hope to volunteer at the QUIC, so that I can help support and welcome international students. This involvement will provide me with non academic activities to look forward to. Furthermore, I plan to start attending counseling at the student wellness center, so I can work on my mental health more and find additional support.
I hope my efforts to improve my academics and mental health will be considered in the decision regarding my grade.
Thank you so much for your understanding and consideration.
Kind regards,
Diya Salian
As mentioned in my petition letter I would like to request for the reevaluation of my final grade for PHYS 115 from fall of 2023. If the grade remains the same and is still not a passing grade. I would like to please request that the grade be dropped due to the circumstances outlined in the petition letter.
For this fall of 2024 I have enrolled myself in PHYS 115, so that I can improve my grade, as I need the credit for my degree. While I understand that the better grade is replaced in the calculation of my cumulative GPA. I would still prefer it if the current grade is removed from my transcript. I was recommended to request this by my bounce back mentor at Queen’s, who helped me find better strategies for studying and preparing for exams during the winter term. Having a mentor in the same program was extremely helpful, as it provided me with much needed support, and I noticed a slight improvement in my grades.
This year I am taking all core courses, and I was unable to fit an elective into my schedule. However, I have decided that if I feel the need to adjust my course load, I will consider dropping a class and adding a non-science elective within the first two weeks. I have also been exploring the possibility of changing my program to Health Sciences, which does not require physics. This is another reason why I am requesting for my grade to be removed from my transcript.
Moreover, I realized in the fall term of first year, I was solely focused on academics, which led to burnout. To prevent this, I have become more involved on campus this year. I am now a StuCon, and I plan on joining a basketball team or a ballet class. I also hope to volunteer at the QUIC, so that I can help support and welcome international students. This involvement will provide me with non academic activities to look forward to. Furthermore, I plan to start attending counseling at the student wellness center, so I can work on my mental health more and find additional support.
I hope my efforts to improve my academics and mental health will be considered in the decision regarding my grade.
Thank you so much for your understanding and consideration.
Kind regards,
Diya Salian