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Petition Type: New
ID: 12210
Submitted: August 28, 2024 at 10:53:25 AM
First Name: Leila
Last Name: Shapiro
Pronoun: She/her
Preferred Name: Leila
Student Number: 20335988
Email: leila.shapiro18@gmail.com
Degree Program: B.Ed, BAH
Plan: HLTH
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: Hello,
My name is Leila Shapiro. I am entering my third year at Queen’s in the concurrent education program, majoring in health studies. I'm writing to ask for permission to take a full course load (15.0 units) while studying abroad in Spain during the Winter 2025 semester.This seems like an amazing learning opportunity that would help me achieve both my career and personal goals. I want to go on exchange for several reasons. I want to be a teacher and travel the world while doing so, so learning about the European education system and establishing relationships with children around the world will be extremely beneficial to my future and allow me to gain a stronger understanding of different educational approaches. Next, I've always loved travelling. I'll be able to improve myself and be pushed out of my comfort zone by this opportunity. Although I love Queens, I'm in a very comfortable environment with my friends. I think that opening myself up to new experiences and interacting with other people will make me grow. I will be able to improve my communication skills, confidence, and sense of self. All of these attributes will increase my employability. Furthermore, I will become more aware of the value of diversity as a result of the cultural exposure I receive from this experience. I've grown up in a quite homogeneous atmosphere, so I'm excited to experience the diverse cultures of Europe. I will become more flexible and accepting as a result of this experience, appreciating other cuisines, styles, customs, and even weather patterns. Lastly, the university in Spain offers several unique courses that Queens’s does not! This will help expand my academic horizons and lead to a unique new skillset. I am confident that participating in an exchange program will enrich my academic and personal life. I can't wait to take advantage of this chance to develop myself and professionally as a future teacher!
Sincerely,
Leila Shapiro
20335988
My name is Leila Shapiro. I am entering my third year at Queen’s in the concurrent education program, majoring in health studies. I'm writing to ask for permission to take a full course load (15.0 units) while studying abroad in Spain during the Winter 2025 semester.This seems like an amazing learning opportunity that would help me achieve both my career and personal goals. I want to go on exchange for several reasons. I want to be a teacher and travel the world while doing so, so learning about the European education system and establishing relationships with children around the world will be extremely beneficial to my future and allow me to gain a stronger understanding of different educational approaches. Next, I've always loved travelling. I'll be able to improve myself and be pushed out of my comfort zone by this opportunity. Although I love Queens, I'm in a very comfortable environment with my friends. I think that opening myself up to new experiences and interacting with other people will make me grow. I will be able to improve my communication skills, confidence, and sense of self. All of these attributes will increase my employability. Furthermore, I will become more aware of the value of diversity as a result of the cultural exposure I receive from this experience. I've grown up in a quite homogeneous atmosphere, so I'm excited to experience the diverse cultures of Europe. I will become more flexible and accepting as a result of this experience, appreciating other cuisines, styles, customs, and even weather patterns. Lastly, the university in Spain offers several unique courses that Queens’s does not! This will help expand my academic horizons and lead to a unique new skillset. I am confident that participating in an exchange program will enrich my academic and personal life. I can't wait to take advantage of this chance to develop myself and professionally as a future teacher!
Sincerely,
Leila Shapiro
20335988
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: Hello,
Exchange will not interfere with my ability to successfully complete my degree! Through speaking with Vanessa McCourt, an academic advisor at Queen’s University, I have strategically planned my course schedule to maintain a solid academic performance during this exchange and ensure a manageable fourth year. This fall semester, I will complete the core courses required for my health studies degree including HLTH 323, HLTH 332, HLTH 334, HLTH 315, and MATH 112. Additionally, by the end of this semester, I will have fulfilled all the prerequisites necessary for Additional Qualification (AQ) courses in biology and math. In fourth year, I plan to enroll in HLTH 305, an additional third-year elective in health studies, HLTH 416, and 2 400 level option courses. My PROF class will also be moved to the fourth year. This will ensure I can successfully complete my degree within four years.
Best regards,
Leila Shapiro
20335988
Exchange will not interfere with my ability to successfully complete my degree! Through speaking with Vanessa McCourt, an academic advisor at Queen’s University, I have strategically planned my course schedule to maintain a solid academic performance during this exchange and ensure a manageable fourth year. This fall semester, I will complete the core courses required for my health studies degree including HLTH 323, HLTH 332, HLTH 334, HLTH 315, and MATH 112. Additionally, by the end of this semester, I will have fulfilled all the prerequisites necessary for Additional Qualification (AQ) courses in biology and math. In fourth year, I plan to enroll in HLTH 305, an additional third-year elective in health studies, HLTH 416, and 2 400 level option courses. My PROF class will also be moved to the fourth year. This will ensure I can successfully complete my degree within four years.
Best regards,
Leila Shapiro
20335988
Documentation
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