Petition Letter
Dear Associate Dean Dr. Jill Atkinson,
My name is Ashley Schachter, and I am a third year Bachelor of Arts Honours student majoring in Psychology. I am appealing to take third year courses away on a letter of permission through another university for the winter 2022 semester.
Last year, I applied through Queen's exchange program to attend a host university in Australia for the Winter 2022 semester. I was waitlisted and none of the alternative placement schools felt like the right fit for me. Shortly after, I began researching independent study abroad programs. I want to spend a semester abroad because, as someone who enjoys learning and trying new things, I feel this is the perfect opportunity to achieve academic and personal growth. I recognize that this experience will undoubtedly pose new challenges. On the other hand, for as long as I can remember, my greatest passion has always been traveling to new places. This opportunity will allow me to leave my comfort zone, persevere in the face of unique challenges, and simultaneously improve on both an individual and academic level.
After much research and carefully considering my options, I finally met with the study abroad coordinator, Mary Marshall. With her help, I found that the American University of Paris would be my best option. The schools offer courses that align with my degree plan; therefore, I would be able to meet my outstanding degree requirements and graduate on time come fourth year. I am confident in my ability to accomplish these goals.
My Undergraduate Chair, Dr. Meghan Norris, supports my request to take upper year courses required for my degree at the American University of Paris in Paris, France.
I appreciate you taking the time to read this appeal.
Sincerely,
Ashley Schachter (20188513)
My name is Ashley Schachter, and I am a third year Bachelor of Arts Honours student majoring in Psychology. I am appealing to take third year courses away on a letter of permission through another university for the winter 2022 semester.
Last year, I applied through Queen's exchange program to attend a host university in Australia for the Winter 2022 semester. I was waitlisted and none of the alternative placement schools felt like the right fit for me. Shortly after, I began researching independent study abroad programs. I want to spend a semester abroad because, as someone who enjoys learning and trying new things, I feel this is the perfect opportunity to achieve academic and personal growth. I recognize that this experience will undoubtedly pose new challenges. On the other hand, for as long as I can remember, my greatest passion has always been traveling to new places. This opportunity will allow me to leave my comfort zone, persevere in the face of unique challenges, and simultaneously improve on both an individual and academic level.
After much research and carefully considering my options, I finally met with the study abroad coordinator, Mary Marshall. With her help, I found that the American University of Paris would be my best option. The schools offer courses that align with my degree plan; therefore, I would be able to meet my outstanding degree requirements and graduate on time come fourth year. I am confident in my ability to accomplish these goals.
My Undergraduate Chair, Dr. Meghan Norris, supports my request to take upper year courses required for my degree at the American University of Paris in Paris, France.
I appreciate you taking the time to read this appeal.
Sincerely,
Ashley Schachter (20188513)