Appeal

            
             As a first time freshman at Nicholls State University, this experience was both difficult.
             I suffered both physical and emotional stress, which included.
             severe back problems and intense emotional problems. I was treated for each for a long period.
             of time, which caused me to fall behind in my courses. For my back problems I was constantly.
             commuting back and forward from Thibodaux to Marrero, Louisiana which made it very hard to.
             put all of my focus on course work. I debated on resigning from college, but I felt as if.
             completing a few courses was the best thing to do. I was under the care of Ochsner Clinic in.
             Marrero, Louisiana from 10/14-10/20/02. For my personal emotional problems I was admitted to.
             Thibodaux Regional for three days, which were 10/21-10/23/02. After I was hospitalized for.
             three days I was required to withdrawal from Math 002 due to circumstances out of my control. .
             I was told by the Financial Aid Office that a first semester freshman was allowed to drop down.
             to nine hours. I then felt as if I could handle three classes, which were ACSU 115, ENG 101,.
             and World Reg. GEOG 104. I passed both ACSU 115 and ENG 101, but I failed GEOG 104,.
             which I expected, because I missed a couple of tests due to my illness. Next semester will give.
             me the opportunity to improve. My conditions are much better and I have improved.
             emotionally. I feel as if I am an asset to Nicholls State University, but acute medical conditions.
             limited my abilities to excel.