Academic Plan
Despite my poor academic performance this past year, I can assure you that I am committed to bettering my study habits and improving my academic performance. I have already made progress in regards to my mental wellbeing over the past few months, and am on a continuous journey upwards. I have been attending regular therapy sessions since last October and have been prescribed antidepressants. The combination of these two has aided me in pulling myself out of a mental rut and has helped me become more attuned with my emotions and support needs. Therapy has also given me the confidence to advocate for myself and reach out when I need help. I plan to actively seek academic assistance from my professors and peers, put in requests for academic consideration, and meet regularly with my academic advisor to help me clarify my future study aims. My first year in Queens has also enabled me to fully understand my academic abilities and limits. I have made the decision to reduce my course load to 3-4 courses and to delay my plans of finding a job so I am able to fully apply myself to my studies. I also intend to switch my major from Geography to History and am sure that I will perform better in the latter as not only have I developed a firm interest in the subject over the past year, but also I enjoy and excel in writing-intensive courses. Furthermore, I have moved out of my residency this year and will be living in an independent apartment from this year onwards. This will assuredly be a better work environment for me ¿¿ I am already finding myself more productive as my surroundings are quieter and I have been able to establish a regular sleep routine. Above all, I am aware that education is a long-term commitment, and even though due to a reduced course load it may take me longer to graduate, I am prepared to invest as much time as needed to complete my degree.
In conclusion, please be assured that my low GPA and academic record for the past year is not a reflection of my academic capabilities, nor is it proof that I am a poor student. This past year presented several unforeseen challenges, all of which I am actively making efforts to overcome. I am very grateful that I am being given the opportunity to appeal my withdrawal and can make a promise that should I be granted permission to continue studying at the Faculty of Arts and Science, I will meet the academic expectations of this university. Thank you for considering my appeal, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards
Zahra Adil Matcheswalla
In conclusion, please be assured that my low GPA and academic record for the past year is not a reflection of my academic capabilities, nor is it proof that I am a poor student. This past year presented several unforeseen challenges, all of which I am actively making efforts to overcome. I am very grateful that I am being given the opportunity to appeal my withdrawal and can make a promise that should I be granted permission to continue studying at the Faculty of Arts and Science, I will meet the academic expectations of this university. Thank you for considering my appeal, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards
Zahra Adil Matcheswalla