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Petition Type: New
ID: 13517
Submitted: September 9, 2025 at 2:32:41 PM
First Name: Julia
Last Name: Kohn
Pronoun: she/her
Preferred Name: Julia
Student Number: 20395987
Email: 22sdx1@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: PSYC
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: Office of the Associate Dean (Academic)
Queen’s University
September 9 2025
Dear Dr. Naaman,
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Julia Kohn and I am a third-year Psychology student at Queen’s. I am writing to request to take more than 6.0 units through another university in the Winter Term of 2026.
I plan to attend the ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon for a semester exchange and I believe that taking a full course load there would greatly enrich my studies, and provide unique and valuable academic opportunities. I am dedicated to finding cultural experiences that will broaden my academic perspective, and gain firsthand insight into global differences. While I am deeply invested in my current Psychology program, I believe that gaining diverse academic experiences will be extremely beneficial to my current studies, and future academic goals.
The courses that I intend to take will enhance my knowledge, and provide me with new perspectives beyond psychology, and in various other fields. Given the rapidly evolving nature of the current workplace, I believe that the chance to take classes at an interdisciplinary level is an extremely unique and valuable academic opportunity. The wide range of knowledge these courses offer will provide an extremely meaningful and rare educational experience. The courses I plan to take are:
1. Brand Expression and Identity
2. Emotions in Social and Cultural Relations
3. Major Events and Event Management
4. Europe and the World After 1945
5. Groups and Inter-Group Relations
Along with recognizing the vast academic experiences I will gain with this exchange, I am also prepared to manage any challenges that may arise. To support my success, I plan to create a comprehensive weekly schedule that will allow me to balance my classes with independent study time in order to excel academically. I also will have a strong support system both academically, with guidance from Queen’s advisors, and personally, with my family and friends.
While I recognize that Queen’s students are currently limited to only 6.0 units at an alternate school, I believe that each of the courses I’ve chosen will be highly beneficial to my learning, and represent a rare experience, both culturally and academically. In order to maintain progress with my degree and maximize the opportunity that is presented, I believe that taking a full 15-unit course load is the most suitable course of action for my personal academic development. After exploring various course options, I am confident that taking a full semester course load will provide me with a unique educational experience, and equip me with transferable skills that will support my success in today’s interdependent world.
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Julia Kohn
Queen’s University
September 9 2025
Dear Dr. Naaman,
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Julia Kohn and I am a third-year Psychology student at Queen’s. I am writing to request to take more than 6.0 units through another university in the Winter Term of 2026.
I plan to attend the ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon for a semester exchange and I believe that taking a full course load there would greatly enrich my studies, and provide unique and valuable academic opportunities. I am dedicated to finding cultural experiences that will broaden my academic perspective, and gain firsthand insight into global differences. While I am deeply invested in my current Psychology program, I believe that gaining diverse academic experiences will be extremely beneficial to my current studies, and future academic goals.
The courses that I intend to take will enhance my knowledge, and provide me with new perspectives beyond psychology, and in various other fields. Given the rapidly evolving nature of the current workplace, I believe that the chance to take classes at an interdisciplinary level is an extremely unique and valuable academic opportunity. The wide range of knowledge these courses offer will provide an extremely meaningful and rare educational experience. The courses I plan to take are:
1. Brand Expression and Identity
2. Emotions in Social and Cultural Relations
3. Major Events and Event Management
4. Europe and the World After 1945
5. Groups and Inter-Group Relations
Along with recognizing the vast academic experiences I will gain with this exchange, I am also prepared to manage any challenges that may arise. To support my success, I plan to create a comprehensive weekly schedule that will allow me to balance my classes with independent study time in order to excel academically. I also will have a strong support system both academically, with guidance from Queen’s advisors, and personally, with my family and friends.
While I recognize that Queen’s students are currently limited to only 6.0 units at an alternate school, I believe that each of the courses I’ve chosen will be highly beneficial to my learning, and represent a rare experience, both culturally and academically. In order to maintain progress with my degree and maximize the opportunity that is presented, I believe that taking a full 15-unit course load is the most suitable course of action for my personal academic development. After exploring various course options, I am confident that taking a full semester course load will provide me with a unique educational experience, and equip me with transferable skills that will support my success in today’s interdependent world.
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Julia Kohn
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: Focus of Studies and Goals:
The focus of my studies is to widen my global perspective and build on foundational concepts that I have learned at Queen’s. I believe that taking these courses will allow me to return to Queen’s in fourth year with a new skill set that I can take with me to approach new concepts, and future academics beyond my undergraduate degree. Additionally, another focus and goal of my studies is to gain an interdisciplinary understanding of my courses. This will allow me to view alternate perspectives in my future in psychology. The courses I plan to take on my semester exchange will help me achieve more well-rounded academic opportunities. Finally, one of my academic goals is to gain educational experiences from other cultures than my own. Especially for my focus of psychology, I am aware that understanding other perspectives is integral to the field of study.
Expectations and Strategies for Success:
I understand that taking a full course load at a new school will be demanding, and will take an initial adjustment period. As stated in my academic petition, I am dedicated to widening my cultural and academic experience and committed to success in my education. With support from Queen’s academic advisors to ensure I am on track in my major, as well as social support from my family and friends, I will be able to invest my full focus into my classes and enrich my academic experience. As stated above, I plan to create an academic calendar and schedule that will keep me on track each week, and in the semester as a whole. I will continue to practice my study habits that I follow at Queen’s, such as studying in libraries and other workspaces, being mindful of deadlines, and reaching out for support when I need it. With respect to the language barrier, I have ensured that all of my courses are instructed in English, and formatted in a way that fits with my learning style.
Based on my academic plan, I am confident that I will be able to excel at ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon, both academically and culturally. This experience will broaden my skillset and provide unique educational experiences. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Julia Kohn
The focus of my studies is to widen my global perspective and build on foundational concepts that I have learned at Queen’s. I believe that taking these courses will allow me to return to Queen’s in fourth year with a new skill set that I can take with me to approach new concepts, and future academics beyond my undergraduate degree. Additionally, another focus and goal of my studies is to gain an interdisciplinary understanding of my courses. This will allow me to view alternate perspectives in my future in psychology. The courses I plan to take on my semester exchange will help me achieve more well-rounded academic opportunities. Finally, one of my academic goals is to gain educational experiences from other cultures than my own. Especially for my focus of psychology, I am aware that understanding other perspectives is integral to the field of study.
Expectations and Strategies for Success:
I understand that taking a full course load at a new school will be demanding, and will take an initial adjustment period. As stated in my academic petition, I am dedicated to widening my cultural and academic experience and committed to success in my education. With support from Queen’s academic advisors to ensure I am on track in my major, as well as social support from my family and friends, I will be able to invest my full focus into my classes and enrich my academic experience. As stated above, I plan to create an academic calendar and schedule that will keep me on track each week, and in the semester as a whole. I will continue to practice my study habits that I follow at Queen’s, such as studying in libraries and other workspaces, being mindful of deadlines, and reaching out for support when I need it. With respect to the language barrier, I have ensured that all of my courses are instructed in English, and formatted in a way that fits with my learning style.
Based on my academic plan, I am confident that I will be able to excel at ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon, both academically and culturally. This experience will broaden my skillset and provide unique educational experiences. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Julia Kohn
Documentation
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