Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Petition Letter: My name is Maxine Bujouevs and I am currently going into my third year at Queen’s University. This petition is regarding my utmost enthusiasm for engaging in an international study abroad opportunity. Participating in an international academic experience is a privilege available to me that I find is the most educationally enhancing, diversifying and enriching adventure. Through the application of my current studies to a completely unfamiliar and new environment, I believe I can take my academics to a new degree in ways that I could not otherwise achieve locally. I currently have a 2.75 GPA, which I am expecting to raise soon with my current summer course, and am eager to commence my participation in international studies.

As a current sociology student, I am fascinated by the social sciences of human behaviour in interactions that I see in front of me every day. My brain operates with a sociological lens: I find myself comparing the behaviour of my friends in different situations, I clue into the impact that location has on diction and I analyze power dynamics that I witness. Considering this, an international experience would offer a rich and contrasting cultural unique environment and dynamic atmosphere that directly reflects my interest in not only advancing my academic career but also broadening my intellectual curiosity and scope. I wish to participate in an external study to engage in challenging discourse with individuals and groups with completely different backgrounds to a degree that I could not otherwise do at Queen’s. This opportunity would allow me to develop my capabilities, skills and knowledge on a multi-dimensional axis. Additionally, this opportunity will enrich my studies regarding social interactions on political and civil levels by challenging my pre-established perspectives and assumptions. If permitted to apply to international universities, I will take advantage of the environment to advance my academic studies, my social intelligence and my cultural integrity.

I am an individual who approaches my academic studies with an intersectional scope. I enjoy and benefit from amalgamating ideas I learn about in class with the rest of my life. My learning patterns combined with my hard work ethic, determination and perseverance would contribute to an overall beneficial and enriching experience that is studying abroad. I thank you for your consideration and time and look forward to hearing from you.