Academic Plan
My plan going forward if my appeal is accepted is simple. My circumstances were out of my control. What was in my control however was how I dealt with them I made the wrong choices and it cost me my year and potentially my schooling. I know now that I shouldn't be afraid or embarrassed to reach out for help because everyone needs it sometimes. I was a 90's student, a national athlete, valedictorian, I never thought I would need help but here I am. I have created a strong support system with family, friends, and doctors in order to catch me when I fall. In terms of mental illness, when I went into the hospital towards the end of my year they diagnosed me with depression. Thy weren't sure whether this depression was short term and caused because of the loss of my friend or something I will deal with for the rest of my life. Either way, with the help of professionals who I will be maintaining contact with for a while... I have created a plan involving drugs (prescribed), exercise, and diet, all to insure a healthy and safe mental state. I hope to go undeclared next year and to retake linear algebra. I also wish to take all of the courses a second year math major would along side linear algebra. I have been talking to professors as well as the chair of undergraduate studies about this plan and am doing everything I can to make it happen. I plan on spending time in office hours, time with a tutor and a more scheduled week so that I can be more organized if something were to happen again. I don't want to be in the same lost position where I don't know what to do if something goes wrong. I want to face my challenges head on and use the support system at my reach because that is what they are ultimately there for. I appreciate all of the time and consideration so thank you very much.
Geoff
Geoff