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Petition Type: New
ID: 2506
Submitted: July 23, 2016 at 4:03:57 PM
First Name: Julia
Last Name: Laing
Student Number: 10140416
Email: julia.laing@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: I am requesting to take third year courses away from Queen's University to participate in the Semester at Sea program offered through Colorado State University. This opportunity will give the chance to earn my degree in a non-traditional way while experiencing what the world has to offer. I would be able to learn in a classroom on the ship, but also take my learning outside the classroom and experience different cultures. This experience will be able to allow me to take my knowledge from sociology and see first hand what various countries and cultures have to offer.
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: I have had no issues in the past regarding my academic success, and I expect that to continue on this voyage. I do expect a harder transition due to the special circumstances, but nothing that I can not handle. I plan on constructing a detailed study schedule that surrounds my class and travel schedule that will help me keep on top of my course load. The ship provides proper learning spaces such as many classrooms and a library, so I will use those to my advantage when on board. I feel as though this experience will enhance my learning experience by letting me learn both inside and outside of the classroom. I expect to have a better understand of certain sociological subjects because I will be able to learn about them in traditional as well as more hands on experiences. This challenge of travelling while learning will be an excellent test of my motivation towards my eduction, and I believe I will be a better, more active student because of it.
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: NO DOC
Decision Letters
History
Originally submitted July 23, 2016 at 4:03:57 PM.
| Field | Reference | Old Value | New Value | Note | User | Date/Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| status | N/A | Received | Prepared for Review | Brandon Murray | 2016-07-25 9:39:36 AM | |
| status | N/A | Prepared for Review | Incomplete | Spring Forsberg | 2016-07-25 2:23:59 PM | |
| status | N/A | Incomplete | Granted | Haley Everson | 2016-08-02 9:05:34 AM | |
| associate_dean | N/A | Johanne Benard, Ph.D. | Haley Everson | 2016-08-02 9:05:34 AM | ||
| decision_letter | N/A | N/A | Decision letter sent | Haley Everson | 2016-08-02 9:06:04 AM |

