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Petition Type: New
ID: 11044
Submitted: October 16, 2023 at 1:47:03 PM
First Name: EJ (Elijah)
Last Name: Rajsky
Pronoun: She/Her
Preferred Name: EJ
Student Number: 20277185
Email: 20ejr5@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BSc (Bachelor of Science)
Plan: Life Science (LISC)
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 whom it may concern,
I am writing to express my strong interest in studying abroad during the Winter 2024 semester at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. As a third-year Life Sciences student, I am looking to enrich my academic journey and expand my personal horizons through immersing myself in a new culture. I believe that studying and living abroad in Barcelona will provide me with a new educational perspective and allow me to explore innovative learning methodologies. This opportunity aligns perfectly with my academic pursuits, my passion for cultural exploration, and my commitment to personal growth. This experience will not only foster personal growth but also allow me to share the knowledge I have gained with the Queen's community upon my return.
Studying at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona will provide me with a unique educational opportunity that I cannot receive in Canada. I will have the ability to experience new teaching methods and classroom environments. I am hoping to enroll in courses such as Urban Intervention, Graffiti and Public Sculpture, Intercultural Communications, Spanish Contemporary Art, Entrepreneurship, New Venture Communication, and Mediterranean Politics. Although I am currently a Life Sciences major, I have always been curious about finding novel ways to learn and round out my education. These courses are unique to the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and will push me beyond my comfort zone. For instance, Graffiti and Public Sculpture, and Urban Intervention would not only allow me to draw on my creative instincts but would also enable me to experience creativity firsthand. Given Barcelona's architectural history and its reputation for contemporary art, this is an opportunity I cannot pass up. The field trips offered will allow me to immerse myself in the curriculum, which is something I cannot do at Queen's University. Further, Spanish Contemporary Art and Mediterranean Politics are courses and fields of study that are beyond my reach at Queen's. The idea of exploring these subjects in the geographical context that governs the core course concepts is an excellent opportunity.
One of my favourite hobbies is travelling. I enjoy exploring historic sites and immersing myself in new cultures while travelling with my family and friends. While studying abroad in Barcelona, I hope to take part in many educational and new experiences that will help me learn about the local culture and meet new people. Additionally, I hope to travel to other countries within Europe to expand my personal horizons through immersing myself in many different new cultural experiences. Studying at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona will also allow me to foster a new hobby, as I have always wanted to learn a new language. I believe that this experience will enhance my language skills by learning from an array of multicultural perspectives—an experience that Queen's University cannot provide.
Furthermore, I am interested in pursuing a career in medicine. The unique combination of courses offered at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona will assist in setting me apart in my application for medical school. Studying abroad introduces cultural competence and language proficiency, both of which are valuable traits in healthcare. It will also provide me with a global perspective on healthcare systems. Experiencing life in a foreign country will contribute to my personal growth and help me build a diverse network of contacts. In all, this experience can help me align with the criteria that Canadian medical schools seek in their applicants.
I pride myself on being a very responsible and organized student. I am confident in my ability to complete all of my school work to the best of my abilities and handle all logistical aspects of studying abroad (i.e. accommodations, finances, visas, flights) in a timely manner. I believe that the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona will unlock my full potential. I am hopeful that I will be granted permission to take five elective courses at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in the winter of 2024. I am looking forward to the opportunity to embark on this journey and I am grateful for your consideration of my application.
EJ Rajsky (20277185)
I am writing to express my strong interest in studying abroad during the Winter 2024 semester at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. As a third-year Life Sciences student, I am looking to enrich my academic journey and expand my personal horizons through immersing myself in a new culture. I believe that studying and living abroad in Barcelona will provide me with a new educational perspective and allow me to explore innovative learning methodologies. This opportunity aligns perfectly with my academic pursuits, my passion for cultural exploration, and my commitment to personal growth. This experience will not only foster personal growth but also allow me to share the knowledge I have gained with the Queen's community upon my return.
Studying at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona will provide me with a unique educational opportunity that I cannot receive in Canada. I will have the ability to experience new teaching methods and classroom environments. I am hoping to enroll in courses such as Urban Intervention, Graffiti and Public Sculpture, Intercultural Communications, Spanish Contemporary Art, Entrepreneurship, New Venture Communication, and Mediterranean Politics. Although I am currently a Life Sciences major, I have always been curious about finding novel ways to learn and round out my education. These courses are unique to the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and will push me beyond my comfort zone. For instance, Graffiti and Public Sculpture, and Urban Intervention would not only allow me to draw on my creative instincts but would also enable me to experience creativity firsthand. Given Barcelona's architectural history and its reputation for contemporary art, this is an opportunity I cannot pass up. The field trips offered will allow me to immerse myself in the curriculum, which is something I cannot do at Queen's University. Further, Spanish Contemporary Art and Mediterranean Politics are courses and fields of study that are beyond my reach at Queen's. The idea of exploring these subjects in the geographical context that governs the core course concepts is an excellent opportunity.
One of my favourite hobbies is travelling. I enjoy exploring historic sites and immersing myself in new cultures while travelling with my family and friends. While studying abroad in Barcelona, I hope to take part in many educational and new experiences that will help me learn about the local culture and meet new people. Additionally, I hope to travel to other countries within Europe to expand my personal horizons through immersing myself in many different new cultural experiences. Studying at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona will also allow me to foster a new hobby, as I have always wanted to learn a new language. I believe that this experience will enhance my language skills by learning from an array of multicultural perspectives—an experience that Queen's University cannot provide.
Furthermore, I am interested in pursuing a career in medicine. The unique combination of courses offered at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona will assist in setting me apart in my application for medical school. Studying abroad introduces cultural competence and language proficiency, both of which are valuable traits in healthcare. It will also provide me with a global perspective on healthcare systems. Experiencing life in a foreign country will contribute to my personal growth and help me build a diverse network of contacts. In all, this experience can help me align with the criteria that Canadian medical schools seek in their applicants.
I pride myself on being a very responsible and organized student. I am confident in my ability to complete all of my school work to the best of my abilities and handle all logistical aspects of studying abroad (i.e. accommodations, finances, visas, flights) in a timely manner. I believe that the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona will unlock my full potential. I am hopeful that I will be granted permission to take five elective courses at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in the winter of 2024. I am looking forward to the opportunity to embark on this journey and I am grateful for your consideration of my application.
EJ Rajsky (20277185)
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: As I touched on in my petition letter, I have always been curious about finding novel ways to learn and round out my education. As a Life Sciences Major, I must complete a total of 120 units. I have completed my core and supporting courses (BIOL 102, BIOL 103, CHEM 112, BCHM 218, MICR 271, CHEM 281, CHEM 282, PHGY 215 and 216, PHYS 106/107, and MATH 121/124). I must complete 30 units from the LISC A list. I have started to satisfy this by taking PSYC 100, STAM 200, PHGY 290, PHAR 380, and BCHM 370 (18 units). This means I am required to take 12 more units at the 300/400 level under the LISC List A. Some courses I am interested in taking to satisfy these requirements are EPID 301, BIOL 339, PHGY 350, HSCI 383, and LISC 400.
After my core, supporting, and option courses, I must take 48 units worth of electives. So far I have taken PHAR 100, ENIN 240, GLPH 271, IDIS 373 and IDIS 199 (15 units). On exchange, I plan to take 5 courses that will count as 15 units towards my electives. These include Urban Intervention, Graffiti and Public Sculpture, Intercultural Communications, Spanish Contemporary Art, Entrepreneurship and New Venture Communication, and Mediterranean Politics. In 4th year, I must take 18 units to completely satisfy this. I have started to plan out some electives I am interested in taking which are IDIS 173, GLPH 471, ENIN 301, MUSC 114, HLTH 101, or BLCK 200.
Thank you again for your consideration. I eagerly await your response.
EJ Rajsky
20277185
After my core, supporting, and option courses, I must take 48 units worth of electives. So far I have taken PHAR 100, ENIN 240, GLPH 271, IDIS 373 and IDIS 199 (15 units). On exchange, I plan to take 5 courses that will count as 15 units towards my electives. These include Urban Intervention, Graffiti and Public Sculpture, Intercultural Communications, Spanish Contemporary Art, Entrepreneurship and New Venture Communication, and Mediterranean Politics. In 4th year, I must take 18 units to completely satisfy this. I have started to plan out some electives I am interested in taking which are IDIS 173, GLPH 471, ENIN 301, MUSC 114, HLTH 101, or BLCK 200.
Thank you again for your consideration. I eagerly await your response.
EJ Rajsky
20277185
Documentation
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Decision Letters
History
Originally submitted October 16, 2023 at 1:47:03 PM.
| Field | Reference | Old Value | New Value | Note | User | Date/Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| status | N/A | Received | In Review | Kerri Andrews | 2023-10-16 3:22:37 PM | |
| status | N/A | In Review | Granted | Kerri Andrews | 2023-10-26 9:28:14 AM | |
| associate_dean | N/A | Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D. | Kerri Andrews | 2023-10-26 9:28:14 AM | ||
| decision_letter | N/A | N/A | Decision letter sent | Kerri Andrews | 2023-10-26 9:34:38 AM |