Academic Plan
With the help of my counsellor, I have created a plan and am prepared to take the steps towards becoming a better me and coping with my mental health.
1. Course of Study:
I am currently enrolled in a general sociology major and have concluded that this is the degree I wish to stay in. During second year, I intended to retake PSYC 100 in order to be an eligible psychology major, but have decided that remaining in my current program and focusing on where I am is best for me. I am hopeful that with the specialization courses in third year it will be easier to find what I am interested in, as second year was mainly core courses such as statistics and research methods (which I am not interested in).
2. Full Time vs. Part Time:
In addition to focusing on my current major, I will be taking a lighter course load during the year, allowing myself to take a maximum of 4 courses until I am in better academic standing and more able to cope with stress.
3. Strategies for Success:
In terms of academics, I am currently enrolled in a summer course, which will hopefully boost my GPA, and will be taking a lighter course load during the year (4 courses a semester max.). I will be taking part in the Peer Mentor Program, which will hopefully help me balance my schoolwork and surround myself with ambitious energy.
In terms of personal issues, I am going to continue counselling in the fall, alongside cognitive behavioural therapy with Dr. Sylvester to combat deep-rooted issues, and will be part of the mindfulness group, which I hope will aid my severe anxiety. I will also be joining Queen's Radio as music is something that has always been dear to me and gotten me through the best of times and the worst of times, and doing something that is important to me can only fulfill me in the best ways.
1. Course of Study:
I am currently enrolled in a general sociology major and have concluded that this is the degree I wish to stay in. During second year, I intended to retake PSYC 100 in order to be an eligible psychology major, but have decided that remaining in my current program and focusing on where I am is best for me. I am hopeful that with the specialization courses in third year it will be easier to find what I am interested in, as second year was mainly core courses such as statistics and research methods (which I am not interested in).
2. Full Time vs. Part Time:
In addition to focusing on my current major, I will be taking a lighter course load during the year, allowing myself to take a maximum of 4 courses until I am in better academic standing and more able to cope with stress.
3. Strategies for Success:
In terms of academics, I am currently enrolled in a summer course, which will hopefully boost my GPA, and will be taking a lighter course load during the year (4 courses a semester max.). I will be taking part in the Peer Mentor Program, which will hopefully help me balance my schoolwork and surround myself with ambitious energy.
In terms of personal issues, I am going to continue counselling in the fall, alongside cognitive behavioural therapy with Dr. Sylvester to combat deep-rooted issues, and will be part of the mindfulness group, which I hope will aid my severe anxiety. I will also be joining Queen's Radio as music is something that has always been dear to me and gotten me through the best of times and the worst of times, and doing something that is important to me can only fulfill me in the best ways.