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Petition Type: New
ID: 11025
Submitted: October 3, 2023 at 7:56:23 AM
First Name: Summer
Last Name: Shainhouse
Pronoun: She/Her
Preferred Name: Summer
Student Number: 20287161
Email: 20srs11@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BSH
Plan: BIOL-M-BSH
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: To whomever it may concern,
My name is Summer Shainhouse, and I am a third-year student at Queen's University pursuing a
Bachelor of Science Honours degree with a major in Biology. I am writing to express my strong
interest in participating in the IFSA Study Abroad Program in London, England, during the
winter semester of 2024.
My motivation for seeking this opportunity stems from a dual desire: to enrich my academic
knowledge and to immerse myself in the vibrant culture of London. London offers a unique
setting where I can expand academically and personally while engaging with a diverse faculty
and peers. Studying in London will enhance my academic journey and allow me
to experience a different educational approach. This experience will equip me with valuable
skills and perspectives to strengthen my academic performance when I return to Queen's
University.
Beyond the academic aspect, my decision to pursue this exchange program is deeply influenced
by my mother's immigration story, which inspired a lifelong appreciation for travel and
exploration. Some of my most cherished childhood memories revolve around her captivating
travel tales, and I aim to create unforgettable experiences during this exchange.
The IFSA Study Abroad Program in London offers many intriguing courses that allow me to
expand my learning beyond the classes I have taken at Queens. Their immersive approach sets
these courses apart, featuring class trips and excursions that enrich the course content and
provide hands-on experiences.
My goal for the future is to attend dental school, and many dental schools across Canada require
students to take electives in their undergrad; these courses will allow me to meet those
requirements, diversify my degree and broaden my knowledge in ways that are not accessible in
Canada.
I have taken the necessary steps to prepare for this journey, considering all logistical aspects,
including course selection, living costs and accommodations, and visa requirements. I have been
in active contact with Eleni Katsarelas, the program advisor at IFSA, to aid me along this journey
and application process. I have already selected the courses I wish to take abroad and submitted
all the required documentation.
I am beyond eager to go to London through the IFSA program and am sincerely grateful for your
consideration of my application to participate in the winter semester of 2024.
Thank you for your time.
Best regards,
Summer Shainhouse
My name is Summer Shainhouse, and I am a third-year student at Queen's University pursuing a
Bachelor of Science Honours degree with a major in Biology. I am writing to express my strong
interest in participating in the IFSA Study Abroad Program in London, England, during the
winter semester of 2024.
My motivation for seeking this opportunity stems from a dual desire: to enrich my academic
knowledge and to immerse myself in the vibrant culture of London. London offers a unique
setting where I can expand academically and personally while engaging with a diverse faculty
and peers. Studying in London will enhance my academic journey and allow me
to experience a different educational approach. This experience will equip me with valuable
skills and perspectives to strengthen my academic performance when I return to Queen's
University.
Beyond the academic aspect, my decision to pursue this exchange program is deeply influenced
by my mother's immigration story, which inspired a lifelong appreciation for travel and
exploration. Some of my most cherished childhood memories revolve around her captivating
travel tales, and I aim to create unforgettable experiences during this exchange.
The IFSA Study Abroad Program in London offers many intriguing courses that allow me to
expand my learning beyond the classes I have taken at Queens. Their immersive approach sets
these courses apart, featuring class trips and excursions that enrich the course content and
provide hands-on experiences.
My goal for the future is to attend dental school, and many dental schools across Canada require
students to take electives in their undergrad; these courses will allow me to meet those
requirements, diversify my degree and broaden my knowledge in ways that are not accessible in
Canada.
I have taken the necessary steps to prepare for this journey, considering all logistical aspects,
including course selection, living costs and accommodations, and visa requirements. I have been
in active contact with Eleni Katsarelas, the program advisor at IFSA, to aid me along this journey
and application process. I have already selected the courses I wish to take abroad and submitted
all the required documentation.
I am beyond eager to go to London through the IFSA program and am sincerely grateful for your
consideration of my application to participate in the winter semester of 2024.
Thank you for your time.
Best regards,
Summer Shainhouse
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: For my academic plan, I have meticulously selected my courses in the past years to set myself up
for success during my abroad experience. In my second year, I took all 4 Core B courses and
several options, such as PSYC271 and PSYC236, and I am currently enrolled in PHIL 301. By
the end of this semester, I will have completed all my core courses, as I am presently enrolled in
BIOL300, BIOL 330, and BIOL 339, leaving options and electives remaining. My selected
major allows me to take 48 units of electives, some of which I plan to fulfill abroad. Most of the
electives I have taken in previous years have counted as options courses, leaving me with lots of
space for electives. In my fourth year, I will take a 200-level CHEM to complete my degree, as I
tried to enroll in one this semester but could not get in, paired with electives.
While abroad, I plan to take The Psychology of Crime and Justice in the UK, Trends Start Here:
New Media and Behaviour, Social Psychology, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, and
Intercultural Communication for the Global Workspace. These courses focus on topics I am very
interested in and eager to learn about but have yet to have the opportunity to do so at Queens.
Taking these unique courses will allow me to expand my academic and personal horizons
and become a well-rounded, knowledgeable person in many aspects.
As you can see, I have prepared my academic plan at Queens to allow me to experience
academics abroad. This experience would be so meaningful to me for many reasons, as talked
about in my appeal, such as family connection, preparation for the future, and overall enhancing
my academic journey. Thank you so much for considering my appeal, and I look forward to
hearing back from you.
for success during my abroad experience. In my second year, I took all 4 Core B courses and
several options, such as PSYC271 and PSYC236, and I am currently enrolled in PHIL 301. By
the end of this semester, I will have completed all my core courses, as I am presently enrolled in
BIOL300, BIOL 330, and BIOL 339, leaving options and electives remaining. My selected
major allows me to take 48 units of electives, some of which I plan to fulfill abroad. Most of the
electives I have taken in previous years have counted as options courses, leaving me with lots of
space for electives. In my fourth year, I will take a 200-level CHEM to complete my degree, as I
tried to enroll in one this semester but could not get in, paired with electives.
While abroad, I plan to take The Psychology of Crime and Justice in the UK, Trends Start Here:
New Media and Behaviour, Social Psychology, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, and
Intercultural Communication for the Global Workspace. These courses focus on topics I am very
interested in and eager to learn about but have yet to have the opportunity to do so at Queens.
Taking these unique courses will allow me to expand my academic and personal horizons
and become a well-rounded, knowledgeable person in many aspects.
As you can see, I have prepared my academic plan at Queens to allow me to experience
academics abroad. This experience would be so meaningful to me for many reasons, as talked
about in my appeal, such as family connection, preparation for the future, and overall enhancing
my academic journey. Thank you so much for considering my appeal, and I look forward to
hearing back from you.
Documentation
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