Petition Letter
Dear Associate Dean,
I am appealing the Faculty¿¿s decision that I must withdraw from Queen¿¿s for a minimum of one year, as well as appealing to drop Math 231 (Fall 2018), Math 221 (Fall 2018), Chem 213 (Fall 2018), Math 225 (Winter 2019), Phys 212 (Winter 2019), Phys 216 (Winter 2019) and Phys 250 (Winter 2019).
Location of living had a part in my grades of 2018 and 2019. Although I was 5 minutes closer to campus than when living in Jean Royce Hall the year before, it came with all the chores and responsibilities of being a homeowner; cleaning, cooking, grocery shopping, etc. My housemates in this home were also unsupportive academically, such as staying home instead of going to class or going out to social events more than often. Their influence throughout the year played a part in my view on academic priorities. Throughout this year, I also lost communication with other members of my classes. This made it difficult to connect with the class, be reminded of deadlines, and made me feel shameful walking back into class to see my friends I used to study with.
I was also working a part time job at Location 21 on campus in the fall term of this past year. I would always be given closing shifts that went until 1:30am, even on weekdays with class. I decided when I came back from Winter break that continuing this job had more hinderances than benefits, especially academically. I quit the job and have not been working during school time since. Although I only worked there for one semester, it plays a vast role in the outcome of my grades in Fall 2018.
A few weeks into my part time job was when my procrastination, anxiety towards class and lack of motivation started, however I never noticed how severe it was, or that it should be treated, until the end of Winter term 2019. A lot of the time, I felt as if I was spectating myself, my conscience telling me to get out of bed and get to class, however not being able to get up, and with multiple failed attempts every time. This did not only apply to attending class either, a lot of winter term social events were held the same way to me, where a lot of them ended with myself never leaving the house. I found myself not being able to go to bed before 3 in the morning, barely being able to leave my bed when I wake up, and doing simple tasks like going grocery shopping or doing laundry were more difficult than they should ever be.
I am appealing the Faculty¿¿s decision that I must withdraw from Queen¿¿s for a minimum of one year, as well as appealing to drop Math 231 (Fall 2018), Math 221 (Fall 2018), Chem 213 (Fall 2018), Math 225 (Winter 2019), Phys 212 (Winter 2019), Phys 216 (Winter 2019) and Phys 250 (Winter 2019).
Location of living had a part in my grades of 2018 and 2019. Although I was 5 minutes closer to campus than when living in Jean Royce Hall the year before, it came with all the chores and responsibilities of being a homeowner; cleaning, cooking, grocery shopping, etc. My housemates in this home were also unsupportive academically, such as staying home instead of going to class or going out to social events more than often. Their influence throughout the year played a part in my view on academic priorities. Throughout this year, I also lost communication with other members of my classes. This made it difficult to connect with the class, be reminded of deadlines, and made me feel shameful walking back into class to see my friends I used to study with.
I was also working a part time job at Location 21 on campus in the fall term of this past year. I would always be given closing shifts that went until 1:30am, even on weekdays with class. I decided when I came back from Winter break that continuing this job had more hinderances than benefits, especially academically. I quit the job and have not been working during school time since. Although I only worked there for one semester, it plays a vast role in the outcome of my grades in Fall 2018.
A few weeks into my part time job was when my procrastination, anxiety towards class and lack of motivation started, however I never noticed how severe it was, or that it should be treated, until the end of Winter term 2019. A lot of the time, I felt as if I was spectating myself, my conscience telling me to get out of bed and get to class, however not being able to get up, and with multiple failed attempts every time. This did not only apply to attending class either, a lot of winter term social events were held the same way to me, where a lot of them ended with myself never leaving the house. I found myself not being able to go to bed before 3 in the morning, barely being able to leave my bed when I wake up, and doing simple tasks like going grocery shopping or doing laundry were more difficult than they should ever be.