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Petition Type: New
ID: 10987
Submitted: September 25, 2023 at 5:32:59 PM
First Name: Kathrine
Last Name: Harding
Pronoun: She/Her
Preferred Name: Kate
Student Number: 20270647
Email: 20klh5@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: SOCY
Level of Study: 3
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Request to take more than 6.0 units of courses on a letter of permission through another institution
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Kate Harding
Student # 20270647
September 23rd, 2023
Re: Permission to Attending the IFSA Study in London Program, Spring 2024
To Whom It May Concern,
I am a 3rd year student thoroughly enjoying and pursuing a Sociology degree at Queen’s. I am a curious student who seeks to engage in every academic opportunity available as part of my Queen’s experience.
I am writing to make a formal request for your consideration and support for my participation in the study abroad IFSA program located in London, England. I believe this study abroad program will significantly benefit me and my study of Sociology. Having the opportunity of living in another country will help me develop personally as I explore a new culture and interact with different people from around the world. I chose London, England because I previously have spent a couple of weeks in London when I was in high school and have always wanted to return to learn more about their culture, history, society and way of life.
As a Sociology major, I believe it is essential to my studies to experience and understand the different perspectives of and behaviors in other cultures. Sociology is about the study of people and how they are impacted by social challenges. So, engaging with people in a different country with different challenges will broaden my perspectives on topics learned in the classroom, allowing me to bring a new perspective into my final year. It will also be very interesting to see how they approach the study of Sociology and its diverse set of topic areas.
Thank you for considering my request. I am excited about this opportunity and the positive impact it will have on my academic and personal growth.
Yours sincerely,
Kate Harding
Student # 20270647
September 23rd, 2023
Re: Permission to Attending the IFSA Study in London Program, Spring 2024
To Whom It May Concern,
I am a 3rd year student thoroughly enjoying and pursuing a Sociology degree at Queen’s. I am a curious student who seeks to engage in every academic opportunity available as part of my Queen’s experience.
I am writing to make a formal request for your consideration and support for my participation in the study abroad IFSA program located in London, England. I believe this study abroad program will significantly benefit me and my study of Sociology. Having the opportunity of living in another country will help me develop personally as I explore a new culture and interact with different people from around the world. I chose London, England because I previously have spent a couple of weeks in London when I was in high school and have always wanted to return to learn more about their culture, history, society and way of life.
As a Sociology major, I believe it is essential to my studies to experience and understand the different perspectives of and behaviors in other cultures. Sociology is about the study of people and how they are impacted by social challenges. So, engaging with people in a different country with different challenges will broaden my perspectives on topics learned in the classroom, allowing me to bring a new perspective into my final year. It will also be very interesting to see how they approach the study of Sociology and its diverse set of topic areas.
Thank you for considering my request. I am excited about this opportunity and the positive impact it will have on my academic and personal growth.
Yours sincerely,
Kate Harding
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: Kate Harding
September 24th 2023
Student #20270647
For my current academic plan, regarding my degree, I currently have Taken 42.00 Units and need 18.00 units left to complete my degree. For my core courses, I have completed a total of 18.00 units. Regarding my optional courses, by the time I finish the first semester of my third year, I still need to fulfill 6.00 units in a 400-level course, 12.00 units from any 300-level course, and 3.00 units in any 200-level or above. Even though the courses in London will not necessarily benefit the progress in my degree, they will benefit my overall personal development and help me explore the new connection between the curriculum I learn there and what I learn at Queens. I also took a summer course last summer and will continue to do so if needed.
While on exchange, the IFSA London program offers different courses for exchange students more focused on London and its culture. The following are courses I would like to take while on exchange.
GWS381-15 / IS381-15: Urban Identities: Gender, Race, and Class in London
PS381-09: Social Psychology
SO381-14 / TH381-14: Performing Arts and Social Change in London
CS 381-24: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
EN281-16 / SO281-16: Fantasy in the Real World: Literature Through the Sociological Lens
September 24th 2023
Student #20270647
For my current academic plan, regarding my degree, I currently have Taken 42.00 Units and need 18.00 units left to complete my degree. For my core courses, I have completed a total of 18.00 units. Regarding my optional courses, by the time I finish the first semester of my third year, I still need to fulfill 6.00 units in a 400-level course, 12.00 units from any 300-level course, and 3.00 units in any 200-level or above. Even though the courses in London will not necessarily benefit the progress in my degree, they will benefit my overall personal development and help me explore the new connection between the curriculum I learn there and what I learn at Queens. I also took a summer course last summer and will continue to do so if needed.
While on exchange, the IFSA London program offers different courses for exchange students more focused on London and its culture. The following are courses I would like to take while on exchange.
GWS381-15 / IS381-15: Urban Identities: Gender, Race, and Class in London
PS381-09: Social Psychology
SO381-14 / TH381-14: Performing Arts and Social Change in London
CS 381-24: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
EN281-16 / SO281-16: Fantasy in the Real World: Literature Through the Sociological Lens
Documentation
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Documentation Detail: NA
History
Originally submitted September 25, 2023 at 5:32:59 PM.
| Field | Reference | Old Value | New Value | Note | User | Date/Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| status | N/A | Received | Withdrawn | Spring Forsberg | 2023-09-26 8:48:37 AM |