Unsatisfactory Academic Performance

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I am writing to appeal my unsatisfactory academic performance in last semester. I was not surprised, but very upset to receive a letter earlier this week informing me of my results. I admit, I had a very difficult time last semester, and my grades suffered as a result. I don't mean to make excuses for my poor academic performance, but I would like to explain the circumstances. I work really hard at my class work, and I have since ELICOS. My grades don't always reflect my hard work, though, and I sometimes get low grades on tests. I thought I could handle the work load, and I still think I could have, except that my father became very ill (heart attack) in during final exam period in June xx. While he was sick and unable to work, I had to keep connect with my home country most of time. Needless to say, that was away cut into my study time. Even when I was at home and class, I was very distracted with the home situation and was unable to focus on my studies. I understand now that I should have communicated with my professors (instead of avoiding them), or even taken a some leave of absence. I thought I could handle all of these burdens, and I tried my best, but I was wrong. I love Swinburne University, and it would mean so much to me to graduate with a degree from this University, which would make me the first person in my family to complete a University degree. From the next semester, I will focus much better on my class work, take more hours, and manage my time more wisely. Fortunately, my father is recovering and will be returned to work very soon, so I should not distract with the home situation now. Also, I have met with my advisor, and I will follow her advice about communicating better with my professors from now on. Please understand that my situation and unsatisfactory results in this time does not indicate that I am a bad student. Really, I'm a good
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