~I wrote it in kinda of a hurry,I still have time so I can fix any major mistakes
To the academic board committee,
I write this letter in hopes for appealing my dismissal from the University at Buffalo, I was aware of my poor academic performance in the first semester and during the mid-terms of my spring semester but my own pride and laziness prevented me from seeking help until it was too late. While I was not shocked by my dismissal, it came as a wakeup call that my bad choices may continue to haunt me for the rest of my life.
This past year, I had a very hard time keeping my grades up for a various reasons. I know that this is no reason for my grades being low, but I would like to explain the circumstances I was in that led to this. Before coming to the US I was diagnosed with type-2 diabetes and had to go into medication while the condition did not affect my ability to study, the stress from being diagnosed and the condition itself made me tired all the time. I was also very foolish for not researching the Computer Science major before applying to it because I thought my experience in web design would help me through but mid-way through the semester I realized I had very little interest and capabilities in that subject.When I got notified of my academic status of my first semester I thought that taking more courses and doing well in them would help increase my GPA, but due to my own stupidity I did not talk to my academic advisor beforehand which lead me to taking more courses then I could handle and I ended up performing poorly once again. Now I realize that I should have taken actions way earlier and learned from my past mistake that put me in this position to begin with. I sincerely regret my actions, and wish I could redo my mistakes.
After coming home this summer I realized that it was completely my fault that I could not succeed, so right after coming back to my home country I started taking measures and seeking treatment so that I do not repeat what I did last year. First thing I did was get my health checked up, and due to my diabetes I had a change of medication which would prevent me from feeling groggy all the time and that combined with regular exercise I believe I will have the focus to maintain my grades this coming fall semester. I am also getting counseling regarding my poor study habits, while trying to lead a more disciplined life. If my appeal gets reject I have also applied to local community colleges near buffalo so that I can keep trying to increase my GPA and eventually reapply to UB because that’s where I really love to be at. However if my appeal is successful I will use the universities resources to my advantage and seeking help with my studies as I prepare to pursue a major in biochemistry. I will also attend summer classes so that I can retake classes that I performed poorly in.
If I am allowed to return to University at Buffalo I will make my education my number one priority because I believe it is time that I start caring about myself and thinking about my future. The level of education and the friendly people I meet during my first year In University at Buffalo it’s not something I can really experience or find back home, so I sincerely wish for a second chance and I will show everyone I can do much better.