Petition Letter
Dr. Johanne Bénard,
Unfortunately, In fall of 2015 I became addicted to medications I had been prescribed to help me deal with my anxiety. The addiction itself along with the recovery process I have been actively engaged in since first seeking help have taken an immense toll on me and affected my studies very negatively. It is for this reason that I ask for an appeal to drop the courses I took in first semester without academic penalty.
I spent much of first semester working with an addictions team and seeing a therapist to get the help I needed. As I am still not in a condition where I can be self-sufficient or pursue academics, I have taken the winter term off and spent it at home.
Although the situation with my health began very severe, I have made great strides in my recovery in the past months and hope to return to Queen's in the fall.
Thank you for your consideration,
James Guscott
Unfortunately, In fall of 2015 I became addicted to medications I had been prescribed to help me deal with my anxiety. The addiction itself along with the recovery process I have been actively engaged in since first seeking help have taken an immense toll on me and affected my studies very negatively. It is for this reason that I ask for an appeal to drop the courses I took in first semester without academic penalty.
I spent much of first semester working with an addictions team and seeing a therapist to get the help I needed. As I am still not in a condition where I can be self-sufficient or pursue academics, I have taken the winter term off and spent it at home.
Although the situation with my health began very severe, I have made great strides in my recovery in the past months and hope to return to Queen's in the fall.
Thank you for your consideration,
James Guscott