Petition Letter
Dear, Associate Dean (Studies)
I am appealing to drop PSYC 231, and CLST 201(Winter 2018) from my transcript, and appeal for a credit standing for PSYC 221, PSYC 236 (Winter 2018).
Beginning in the end of the Fall(2017) semester and throughout the winter(2018) semester I encountered psychological challenges which later led to a diagnosis of anxiety and mild depression from the Queen's Student Wellness Services. Due to the challenges I faced during this period I was unable to work to my best ability and fully grasp the course concepts presented to me. At the time I was unable to stay focused while in lecture, reading assigned course material, studying for exams, and working on assignments. I found it difficult to focus my attention on any particular task long enough to understand what I was reading or gain what I was intended to form the course material. As a result of the circumstances, I was unable to get out of bed, leave my house, and keep up with a daily routine for long periods of time. I as well experienced severe anxiety, and on multiple occasions experienced panic attacks before midterms and exams resulting in the failure to write the exam, or perform poorly on it, as I was not in the right frame of mind to succeed. I experienced periods where all I could do was sleep and periods where I was unable to sleep, both in turn affected how I performed in school. As a result of my difficulties, through the course of the winter semester I began to lose motivation to participate in the things I enjoyed doing, one of them being school. Because of the challenges mentioned above I was unable to attend class, ask for extra help when I knew I needed it, and perform well on tests and assignments, which ultimately affected my academic performance negatively. After I noticed my performance worsening, failing grades, and the overall affect it had on my academic career I decided to get help and see a counsellor from the Queen's Student Wellness Services. I started seeing a counselor mid-way through second semester, and have continued since.
I am appealing to drop PSYC 231, and CLST 201(Winter 2018) from my transcript, and appeal for a credit standing for PSYC 221, PSYC 236 (Winter 2018).
Beginning in the end of the Fall(2017) semester and throughout the winter(2018) semester I encountered psychological challenges which later led to a diagnosis of anxiety and mild depression from the Queen's Student Wellness Services. Due to the challenges I faced during this period I was unable to work to my best ability and fully grasp the course concepts presented to me. At the time I was unable to stay focused while in lecture, reading assigned course material, studying for exams, and working on assignments. I found it difficult to focus my attention on any particular task long enough to understand what I was reading or gain what I was intended to form the course material. As a result of the circumstances, I was unable to get out of bed, leave my house, and keep up with a daily routine for long periods of time. I as well experienced severe anxiety, and on multiple occasions experienced panic attacks before midterms and exams resulting in the failure to write the exam, or perform poorly on it, as I was not in the right frame of mind to succeed. I experienced periods where all I could do was sleep and periods where I was unable to sleep, both in turn affected how I performed in school. As a result of my difficulties, through the course of the winter semester I began to lose motivation to participate in the things I enjoyed doing, one of them being school. Because of the challenges mentioned above I was unable to attend class, ask for extra help when I knew I needed it, and perform well on tests and assignments, which ultimately affected my academic performance negatively. After I noticed my performance worsening, failing grades, and the overall affect it had on my academic career I decided to get help and see a counsellor from the Queen's Student Wellness Services. I started seeing a counselor mid-way through second semester, and have continued since.