I am writing this letter in regards to the notification sent May 30th requiring that I withdraw from UNB as a result of my student assessment grade point average (GPA) for the 2015- 2016 term. I wish to appeal such academic decision based on medical reasons that lead to the negative outcome. I excelled academically during my first and second year at UNB, although I failed my third year with a GPA .8, I was able to sustain a cumulative GPA of 2.1. Following the completion of my last semester in April, I have been seeking counseling as I have been diagnosed with major depression by my family physician, prescribed an antidepressant to alleviate symptoms and ongoing counseling sessions, whereas both have had a significant benefit to the recovery of my diagnosis. The following is a recap of life events that transpired during my third academic years that greatly influenced my studies that lead to such a disastrous grade point average. Before returning to classes last fall, I had numerous stressful situations unfold. My grandfather had to undergo an emergency five-bypass heart surgery. This was an extremely difficult time as the family is still mourning the loss of my first cousin, Scott Bowes. In 2013, the Keating Family was joyously preparing for the graduation of three grandsons, including myself, …show more content…
I continued to play on the UNB intramural hockey team hoping the interaction with new friends would lessen my state of depression; however, such outcome didn’t transpire. During the month of February, my mom was undergoing skin cancer treatments and medical issues relating to her disability. As a result, I fell behind in my classwork and felt overwhelmed. I have a difficult time expressing my feelings and try to copy with situations on my own. At the time I wasn’t sure how to seek help and felt it was a sign of weakness to seek out