Requested to take STI2 + PCM3 w/ original cohort since reversed term layout due to COVID. Was told Internship 1 was prerequisite for them so not option. I mentioned the exceptions made and told after last term not apart of cohort and therefore exceptions didn’t apply to me. Needed special approval by chair.
I also expressed significant decrease in course load for two terms leading up to 1st rotation was major concern. I asked if options of more courses I could take and when told no expressed wanted to retake/audit courses that would allow me to apply/maintain skills. Ran in circles then blown off.
Having 1 course is presenting very things I expressed concerns about. Loss of financial aid (federal aid) has left me in position where I cannot cover expenses.
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO MY CONCERNS & F/U WITH DAVID. I appreciate that.
Having option other than LOA is Definitely a positive note. HOWEVER, I realized that the proposed schedule would place me with my original cohort which I was told I wasn’t apart of.
Told no way to shorten time in program yet this is ~ 4-5th opportunity that was denied. All that is happening is decreasing course load for future terms.