Petition Letter
To whom it may concern,
I am requesting an International Letter of Permission (ILOP) to study at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona during the winter 2026 term. I am eager to participate in an exchange because I want to embrace new opportunities, gain international exposure, and experience sociology education in a different cultural and academic environment. An exchange is an important part of my academic and personal goals, as it allows me to see the world, learn how social issues are approached internationally, and adapt to new perspectives and ways of learning.
Barcelona is an ideal city for this experience. It is a global hub for culture, diversity, and education, while also offering the opportunity to immerse myself in both Spanish and Catalan traditions. The city’s rich history, diverse community, and multilingual environment will allow me to grow personally while strengthening the cross-cultural communication skills that are increasingly vital in today’s interconnected world. Studying in Barcelona will not only contribute to my academic development but also provide me with the opportunity to live and learn in one of Europe’s most vibrant and international cities.
Through careful research and planning, I have selected courses that align closely with my academic goals, including both electives and degree requirements. Before finalizing my choices, I proactively reached out to the Sociology Department to have specific courses pre-approved for transfer credit. In fact, my exchange schedule allows me to take more sociology courses than I would have been able to at Queen’s this winter. This means that, in addition to gaining valuable international and cultural experience, my exchange will also help me make strong progress toward completing my degree requirements.
For these reasons, I respectfully request an ILOP for Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Winter 2026 semester.
Best regards,
Casey Tarek-Kaminker.
I am requesting an International Letter of Permission (ILOP) to study at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona during the winter 2026 term. I am eager to participate in an exchange because I want to embrace new opportunities, gain international exposure, and experience sociology education in a different cultural and academic environment. An exchange is an important part of my academic and personal goals, as it allows me to see the world, learn how social issues are approached internationally, and adapt to new perspectives and ways of learning.
Barcelona is an ideal city for this experience. It is a global hub for culture, diversity, and education, while also offering the opportunity to immerse myself in both Spanish and Catalan traditions. The city’s rich history, diverse community, and multilingual environment will allow me to grow personally while strengthening the cross-cultural communication skills that are increasingly vital in today’s interconnected world. Studying in Barcelona will not only contribute to my academic development but also provide me with the opportunity to live and learn in one of Europe’s most vibrant and international cities.
Through careful research and planning, I have selected courses that align closely with my academic goals, including both electives and degree requirements. Before finalizing my choices, I proactively reached out to the Sociology Department to have specific courses pre-approved for transfer credit. In fact, my exchange schedule allows me to take more sociology courses than I would have been able to at Queen’s this winter. This means that, in addition to gaining valuable international and cultural experience, my exchange will also help me make strong progress toward completing my degree requirements.
For these reasons, I respectfully request an ILOP for Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Winter 2026 semester.
Best regards,
Casey Tarek-Kaminker.