Petition Letter
I am writing this letter in hopes to appeal five courses in my 2016 year at Queen¿¿s. During that time I was faced with an extenuating circumstance, which not only distracted me from my studies, but also removed me completely. My mom was extremely ill, suffering immensely from depression and I left Queen¿¿s right before the 2016 Winter Term was about to end. I saw a councillor on campus who helped me work through the depression and anxiety I was struggling with. As well, I tried seeking help from advisor, Heather, on campus, to salvage my current marks, and enrol me in two summer courses to try and stay on track. However, my mom¿¿s illness continued to progress into the summer (2016) and I was mentally unable to take the steps I needed to, to appeal those classes. I returned that fall to take 3 courses, something I thought I was capable of with my mom starting to feel better. It wasn¿¿t until the end of that semester when it became apparent that I was still struggling, depressed, and unsure what to do about these marks. I ended up failing 1/3 courses the fall 2016 term, and I am trying to take the correct actions now, and appeal them.
Throughout the end of 2016, I knew appealing the courses was a smart choice, however after caring for my mother, feeling depressed and unmotivated, I had no energy left to focus on my schooling; not while my mother was dealing with suicidal feelings. I could barely talk to anyone about the things I was going through, and I was certainly not ready to write it all out in an appeal. Talking about my situation is easier now, I have continued to see a Doctor since this has happened and I am no longer experiencing the low feelings I previously was. My mother is doing much better, and if I am able to appeal these courses I have a chance at graduating with my Bachelor of Honours, something I need for my Con-Ed degree. I understand the importance of reaching out, asking for help, and taking the right actions at the right time. In my file are doctors¿¿ notes for my mom, and myself that the appeal office can review. I hope you consider this application as I truly wish I had appealed these courses months ago. As hard as it would have been for me to open up and talk about the things I was struggling with, I was unaware of the impact these F¿¿s have on my transcript.
Thank you for your time,
Taylor Moore, 10096779
Throughout the end of 2016, I knew appealing the courses was a smart choice, however after caring for my mother, feeling depressed and unmotivated, I had no energy left to focus on my schooling; not while my mother was dealing with suicidal feelings. I could barely talk to anyone about the things I was going through, and I was certainly not ready to write it all out in an appeal. Talking about my situation is easier now, I have continued to see a Doctor since this has happened and I am no longer experiencing the low feelings I previously was. My mother is doing much better, and if I am able to appeal these courses I have a chance at graduating with my Bachelor of Honours, something I need for my Con-Ed degree. I understand the importance of reaching out, asking for help, and taking the right actions at the right time. In my file are doctors¿¿ notes for my mom, and myself that the appeal office can review. I hope you consider this application as I truly wish I had appealed these courses months ago. As hard as it would have been for me to open up and talk about the things I was struggling with, I was unaware of the impact these F¿¿s have on my transcript.
Thank you for your time,
Taylor Moore, 10096779