Academic Plan
This devastation has lead me to exploring many of the resources available to me and others struggling at Queen's, which I wish I would've known about earlier on in the year. I would love to be able to continue to improve while having the help of my peers and resources such as the Bounce Back program, PASS, and the ArtSci advisors. I believe that my performance in first year does not accurately reflect my character and my failure has opened my eyes and encouraged me to do better in the future. I am determined to succeed, and I believe that with what I know now, and the resources I have become aware of, that I can do this in my next years at Queen's. I have created an academic plan to give you an idea of my future goals. My ultimate goal is to go into a law school, whether it be at Queen's or another institution. Firstly, I would pursue an undergrad in the Political Science major. However, I understand that I may not be capable of taking on a full course load therefore I would consider becoming part-time in order to make sure that I am going at a pace that is comfortable to me. As I mentioned before, I have found a friend group that is a positive influence, therefore I will seek help when I need it and use my peers as my mentors. I plan on attending the many presentations that Queen's holds regarding academic success such as; Exam Study Tips, Identifying and Responding to Students in Distress (IRSD, and many more. I believe that involving myself more with campus life and academic resources, that it will aid in my path to recovery and success. In addition, I will weigh my mental health as more important and focus on positive thinking and avoiding destructive behaviours.