Appeal to the Dean; Introduction to Ethics

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “jumping through the hoops”. In all phases of life we have to meet certain criteria to reach a goal,please some person, whatever. So you have to listen to the person carefully and find out,sometimes through trial and error,what they want . It may seem arbitrary, but what choice do you have? If you write your side of a dispute, you still have to please the person by convincing them. You sound like you think you are the decision maker. There is a huge disconnect here with reality. They do encourage independent thought in university,but dont get carried away. The professor still has to make the decisions. I have 4 degrees so I think I get it.

Hello Nechayev,

I am so sorry that you experienced abuse. It was not your fault and you did not deserve it. I think now may be a good time to step back from the academic problems for a while and focus on your health: mind, body, and spirit. Do you have a doctor or therapist you trust? Health is so important...academic pursuits can be figured out later. Based on your childhood experiences, you likely need help to heal from trauma and learn strategies to manage PTSD. PTSD can sometimes cause people to behave in ways which others may find upsetting or unacceptable...perhaps that was part of the problem you experienced with professors. I'm not saying that was the case since I wasn't there and obviously do not know you. Just something to think about. Our brains are beautiful and complex organs but sometimes they need some help to regain balance.

I wish you peace, hope, and a bright future. You deserve to feel happy.