Petition Letter
Hi,
I am writing to formally request consideration of my petition on the grounds of exceptional circumstances relating to a unique academic opportunity. I have been accepted to study abroad at the University of Autonoma Barcelona in Spain during the Winter 2026 term, and I am petitioning for permission to take more than two credits outside of Queen’s University in order to fully participate in this exchange program.
Below I have listed the courses and syllabus:
Emotions Stress and Self Regulation UAB:
https://www.uab.cat/doc/Emotions_Stress_and_SelfRegulation
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
https://www.uab.cat/doc/Syllabus_Intercultural_Communication
Spanish Contemporary Art
https://www.uab.cat/doc/spanish_contemporary_art
Modernism: Art Nouveau Architecture Sketched and Explained
https://www.uab.cat/doc/Modernism_art_nouveau
Completing a full course load abroad is essential to me for fulfilling the academic requirements of the exchange and to ensuring that my studies remain on track for timely degree completion. The additional external credits I am requesting are directly equivalent to Queen’s-approved courses and will be taken under the supervision of the host institution’s faculty, following academic standards comparable to those at Queen’s.
I am confident that this opportunity will enrich my academic development, strengthen my cross-cultural competencies, and enhance my preparation for future graduate and professional opportunities.
Thank you for your time and consideration of this petition. I would be happy to provide any additional documentation or course outlines as needed.
Sincerely,
Rachel Pathe
I am writing to formally request consideration of my petition on the grounds of exceptional circumstances relating to a unique academic opportunity. I have been accepted to study abroad at the University of Autonoma Barcelona in Spain during the Winter 2026 term, and I am petitioning for permission to take more than two credits outside of Queen’s University in order to fully participate in this exchange program.
Below I have listed the courses and syllabus:
Emotions Stress and Self Regulation UAB:
https://www.uab.cat/doc/Emotions_Stress_and_SelfRegulation
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
https://www.uab.cat/doc/Syllabus_Intercultural_Communication
Spanish Contemporary Art
https://www.uab.cat/doc/spanish_contemporary_art
Modernism: Art Nouveau Architecture Sketched and Explained
https://www.uab.cat/doc/Modernism_art_nouveau
Completing a full course load abroad is essential to me for fulfilling the academic requirements of the exchange and to ensuring that my studies remain on track for timely degree completion. The additional external credits I am requesting are directly equivalent to Queen’s-approved courses and will be taken under the supervision of the host institution’s faculty, following academic standards comparable to those at Queen’s.
I am confident that this opportunity will enrich my academic development, strengthen my cross-cultural competencies, and enhance my preparation for future graduate and professional opportunities.
Thank you for your time and consideration of this petition. I would be happy to provide any additional documentation or course outlines as needed.
Sincerely,
Rachel Pathe