Academic Plan
Dear Associate Dean (Studies),
My academic plan reviews my approach to completing a Bachelors of Computing at Queens University. While I was previously pursuing a 4-year degree in Biomedical Computing, I am now seeking to complete the 3-year general Bachelors of Computer Science (COMP-G-BCP).
The idea of pursuing another degree plan was brought up in discussions with family and my therapist. Based on my current career, interest in the tech industry and desire to pursue Product Management in the technical field, I believe that Computer Science is the best field for me and have removed the barriers that were previously preventing me from academic success. I have rebuilt my drive to excel again and am confident that my time away from Queens in my work experience has provided me with a better grasp of how to prioritize and limit procrastination.
As I will be working full-time, I am requesting to return to Queens on a part-time status. I know this will provide me with the financial comfort of a steady income alongside completing a degree which will supplement my career but is not required to begin it. This is very different from my mindset during my last academic term where I was trying to rush through school so that I can begin my career. I hope to take two courses per term.
With my mindfulness practice and therapy sessions, I will be scheduling bi-monthly meetings to self-reflect on my progress and help stay on-track with my personal development goals. My manager at work is also aware of my plan to take courses and will be available as an aide to help me time-balance, if necessary. I also plan to partake in a hobby such as pottery where I can destress and take breaks from both work and school.
While my therapist was not present at the time of my extenuating circumstances that caused me to not meet the requirements in my last term at Queen's, they have worked with me to develop a plan that helped me move forward from it and develop empathy towards myself for that experience.
In my first semester, I intend to retake CISC 124 which I graded poorly in and CISC 221. I have begun an online course in Java to help me prepare for the course to ensure my technical skills are refreshed for the school term. It has also helped me begin implementing better time management skills towards a healthy work-school-life balance.
In the Summer 2021 semester, I intend to take electives such as a second French course.
Once I have successfully completed my academic probation, my intention would be to complete the Athabasca alternative to MATH 111, complete 12.0 credits in CISC courses through Athabasca when not available remotely through Queens and complete the remaining electives through correspondence courses at Queens.
I have recently reviewed the restrictions and degree plan requirements for this COMP-G-BCP with an Academic Advisor with the Faculty of Arts and Science to feel comfortable knowing that I can achieve this plan.
I understand that I have the Student Academic Success Services available to me and will be scheduling an academic skills appointment twice each semester at minimum to help review my performance and academic confidence to carry through each term. I have also completed the Academics 101 preparation course to help me acclimate to the current tools, expectations and resources available at Queens.
Ultimately, I did not equip myself to handle the events that were ongoing in my life during my previous time at Queens. I am grateful that I had the time to focus on developing stronger life skills to improve how I cope and prioritize what is important to me.
With the lessons I have learned and grown from and the resources I am comfortable making use of, I am extremely confident that my GPA will be above the 1.6 minimum by the end of the Summer 2021 term with the five total courses I will take.
Thank you for taking the time to read my academic plan
Regards,
Geeth
My academic plan reviews my approach to completing a Bachelors of Computing at Queens University. While I was previously pursuing a 4-year degree in Biomedical Computing, I am now seeking to complete the 3-year general Bachelors of Computer Science (COMP-G-BCP).
The idea of pursuing another degree plan was brought up in discussions with family and my therapist. Based on my current career, interest in the tech industry and desire to pursue Product Management in the technical field, I believe that Computer Science is the best field for me and have removed the barriers that were previously preventing me from academic success. I have rebuilt my drive to excel again and am confident that my time away from Queens in my work experience has provided me with a better grasp of how to prioritize and limit procrastination.
As I will be working full-time, I am requesting to return to Queens on a part-time status. I know this will provide me with the financial comfort of a steady income alongside completing a degree which will supplement my career but is not required to begin it. This is very different from my mindset during my last academic term where I was trying to rush through school so that I can begin my career. I hope to take two courses per term.
With my mindfulness practice and therapy sessions, I will be scheduling bi-monthly meetings to self-reflect on my progress and help stay on-track with my personal development goals. My manager at work is also aware of my plan to take courses and will be available as an aide to help me time-balance, if necessary. I also plan to partake in a hobby such as pottery where I can destress and take breaks from both work and school.
While my therapist was not present at the time of my extenuating circumstances that caused me to not meet the requirements in my last term at Queen's, they have worked with me to develop a plan that helped me move forward from it and develop empathy towards myself for that experience.
In my first semester, I intend to retake CISC 124 which I graded poorly in and CISC 221. I have begun an online course in Java to help me prepare for the course to ensure my technical skills are refreshed for the school term. It has also helped me begin implementing better time management skills towards a healthy work-school-life balance.
In the Summer 2021 semester, I intend to take electives such as a second French course.
Once I have successfully completed my academic probation, my intention would be to complete the Athabasca alternative to MATH 111, complete 12.0 credits in CISC courses through Athabasca when not available remotely through Queens and complete the remaining electives through correspondence courses at Queens.
I have recently reviewed the restrictions and degree plan requirements for this COMP-G-BCP with an Academic Advisor with the Faculty of Arts and Science to feel comfortable knowing that I can achieve this plan.
I understand that I have the Student Academic Success Services available to me and will be scheduling an academic skills appointment twice each semester at minimum to help review my performance and academic confidence to carry through each term. I have also completed the Academics 101 preparation course to help me acclimate to the current tools, expectations and resources available at Queens.
Ultimately, I did not equip myself to handle the events that were ongoing in my life during my previous time at Queens. I am grateful that I had the time to focus on developing stronger life skills to improve how I cope and prioritize what is important to me.
With the lessons I have learned and grown from and the resources I am comfortable making use of, I am extremely confident that my GPA will be above the 1.6 minimum by the end of the Summer 2021 term with the five total courses I will take.
Thank you for taking the time to read my academic plan
Regards,
Geeth