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Petition Type: New
ID: 12384
Submitted: October 8, 2024 at 7:54:30 PM
First Name: Evan
Last Name: Domingues
Pronoun: he/him
Student Number: 20339309
Email: 21egtd@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: POLS
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: My name is Evan Domingues, and I am a third-year student in the Faculty of Arts and Science (Honours), with my declared major in Political Studies. Currently, I am in the process of obtaining permission to attend London Metropolitan University for the 2025 Winter semester. I write this letter in hopes of receiving permission to take more than 6.0 units worth of courses at another institution. After examining my records, I am confident that I am on track to graduate in the 2026 winter semester while fulfilling all required credits for my degree and being in good academic standing with Queens.
When I chose Queen's to pursue my studies, I knew I was committing to a tremendous institution. In my years at Queen’s, I have grown in the classroom and as a person. I have been a hard-working, responsible student, striving for the best results possible. I am an active member of the Queen’s community, participating in clubs such as QU Ski and Snowboard, along with Queen’s International Affairs, which have allowed me to engage with fellow students across all faculties, building lasting connections. In addition, I am very involved in the Kingston community as an active member of the Kingston Tennis Club, where I can regularly connect with locals and expand my network.
I cannot express my excitement about the possibility of studying abroad. I will be able to partake in an experience that will not only expand my academic repertoire but also push me to new limits as a person. As my father is a European immigrant and my mother has strong family ties to Europe, I have always been eager to experience the culture and establish new perspectives while challenging myself in a different academic scene. London Metropolitan University offers a broad array of courses that bring new ideas and perspectives to light, all of which are highly beneficial to my political science major. Taking courses such as Political Marketing in a Digital World, Global Populism and the Crisis of Democracy and Progress Protests and Power within the Faculty of Politics will allow me to seamlessly integrate the knowledge gained abroad into my continuing studies at Queens. These courses not only fit well with my current major but shed light on a new opportunity to see how politics and democracy are displayed across seas. With a keen interest in pursuing a career in political marketing, these courses will give me the exposure necessary to gain fresh perspectives, which will diversify my understanding of the marketing field. I'm excited to bring this newfound knowledge back to my studies at Queens, which will enhance my learning and pursuit of a career in political marketing.
Considering my Political Science major, the chance to see how other governments operate would allow me to compare and contrast various sectors, such as policy-making, democratic involvement and other political actions. Meeting professionals in the field while subsequently connecting with and learning from them would open the door to new perspectives and methods I could bring back to Queens. The benefits of studying abroad and developing new connections and experiences would serve as a pivotal point in my academic journey. I am eager to return to Queens after my studies with a broader understanding of the global political scene and connect them to the community by maintaining strong connections with the people I meet. This will allow me to facilitate a broad array of ideas between Canada and the global political scene with classmates and others to enhance our collective learning journey as Queen’s students.
Thank you,
Evan Domingues.
When I chose Queen's to pursue my studies, I knew I was committing to a tremendous institution. In my years at Queen’s, I have grown in the classroom and as a person. I have been a hard-working, responsible student, striving for the best results possible. I am an active member of the Queen’s community, participating in clubs such as QU Ski and Snowboard, along with Queen’s International Affairs, which have allowed me to engage with fellow students across all faculties, building lasting connections. In addition, I am very involved in the Kingston community as an active member of the Kingston Tennis Club, where I can regularly connect with locals and expand my network.
I cannot express my excitement about the possibility of studying abroad. I will be able to partake in an experience that will not only expand my academic repertoire but also push me to new limits as a person. As my father is a European immigrant and my mother has strong family ties to Europe, I have always been eager to experience the culture and establish new perspectives while challenging myself in a different academic scene. London Metropolitan University offers a broad array of courses that bring new ideas and perspectives to light, all of which are highly beneficial to my political science major. Taking courses such as Political Marketing in a Digital World, Global Populism and the Crisis of Democracy and Progress Protests and Power within the Faculty of Politics will allow me to seamlessly integrate the knowledge gained abroad into my continuing studies at Queens. These courses not only fit well with my current major but shed light on a new opportunity to see how politics and democracy are displayed across seas. With a keen interest in pursuing a career in political marketing, these courses will give me the exposure necessary to gain fresh perspectives, which will diversify my understanding of the marketing field. I'm excited to bring this newfound knowledge back to my studies at Queens, which will enhance my learning and pursuit of a career in political marketing.
Considering my Political Science major, the chance to see how other governments operate would allow me to compare and contrast various sectors, such as policy-making, democratic involvement and other political actions. Meeting professionals in the field while subsequently connecting with and learning from them would open the door to new perspectives and methods I could bring back to Queens. The benefits of studying abroad and developing new connections and experiences would serve as a pivotal point in my academic journey. I am eager to return to Queens after my studies with a broader understanding of the global political scene and connect them to the community by maintaining strong connections with the people I meet. This will allow me to facilitate a broad array of ideas between Canada and the global political scene with classmates and others to enhance our collective learning journey as Queen’s students.
Thank you,
Evan Domingues.
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: Evan Domingues, Academic Plan for Abroad Studies
October 7th, 2024
As I am on track to graduate after four years at Queen’s University, I understand I must complete 120 units worth of courses to achieve graduation. When looking at my Political Studies Major, I recognize that out of the 120 units, 60.0 must come from classes within the Department of Political Studies. After examining my records, I have completed the 6.0 units mandatory in my first year at Queen’s. In my second year, I met the requirement of 18.0 units at the 200 level, where I also took the first portion of Political Theory courses, receiving 3.0 units out of 6.0 needed through Pols 250 in the fall semester, followed by the completion of the first 3.0 units out of 6.0 required in statistics through Pols 285. I will complete the remaining 3.0 units by the end of this current fall semester through Pols 284. I understand that my quest to study abroad in the winter semester will not allow me to take the other portion of theory, Pols 350; I can ensure I will take this remaining credit in the fall semester of my fourth year at Queens, considering I will only need 12.0 units of Pols courses at the 400 level.
I recognize that I sit at 45 out of 60 units needed for Political Studies, and considering London Metropolitan’s statement that I must take “four modules per semester, which is the equivalent of 30 ECTS or 12 Canadian credits. If you are only staying for a semester, you will need to check that the possibility exists to take four single-semester modules.” If my ILOP is to be accepted, I will be on track to complete the required Political Studies units. After completing the fall semester at Queens, I will have 6.0 units of 300-level Pols option courses, leaving me only needing 6.0 units to complete my 300-level politics credits. At London Metropolitan University, through in-depth research of the year three classes offered within the Political Studies department, I plan on taking The Modern State: Progress, Protests and Power, Political Marketing in a Digital World, Global Populism and the Crisis of Democracy and finally, Gender and Political Participation. With an approved ILOP, this will mean that these courses would slot perfectly into my required core POLS courses, leaving me with my fourth year at Queens to focus on and complete the 12.0 units needed at the 400 level. If my ILOP is approved, I remain on excellent track to graduate with the required 120.0 total units upon completing my fourth year at Queens.
While I feel my plan is well structured, minor issues can always arise, considering the nature of completing credits abroad for my declared Major. However, if a problem arises, I understand that these courses may still count as electives, which ultimately count towards the 120.0 units needed for graduation. I have taken heavier course loads before, such as six courses a semester along with summer courses in previous years, and I am fully willing to take on a similar load again to ensure I can complete my studies and requirements by the expected date of graduation. From my records, the courses I have already completed, the expected courses to be taken abroad during the 2025 winter semester and the future courses I will take at Queens, I believe I am in good shape to achieve my academic goals and graduate on time following my completion of the fourth year at Queens.
October 7th, 2024
As I am on track to graduate after four years at Queen’s University, I understand I must complete 120 units worth of courses to achieve graduation. When looking at my Political Studies Major, I recognize that out of the 120 units, 60.0 must come from classes within the Department of Political Studies. After examining my records, I have completed the 6.0 units mandatory in my first year at Queen’s. In my second year, I met the requirement of 18.0 units at the 200 level, where I also took the first portion of Political Theory courses, receiving 3.0 units out of 6.0 needed through Pols 250 in the fall semester, followed by the completion of the first 3.0 units out of 6.0 required in statistics through Pols 285. I will complete the remaining 3.0 units by the end of this current fall semester through Pols 284. I understand that my quest to study abroad in the winter semester will not allow me to take the other portion of theory, Pols 350; I can ensure I will take this remaining credit in the fall semester of my fourth year at Queens, considering I will only need 12.0 units of Pols courses at the 400 level.
I recognize that I sit at 45 out of 60 units needed for Political Studies, and considering London Metropolitan’s statement that I must take “four modules per semester, which is the equivalent of 30 ECTS or 12 Canadian credits. If you are only staying for a semester, you will need to check that the possibility exists to take four single-semester modules.” If my ILOP is to be accepted, I will be on track to complete the required Political Studies units. After completing the fall semester at Queens, I will have 6.0 units of 300-level Pols option courses, leaving me only needing 6.0 units to complete my 300-level politics credits. At London Metropolitan University, through in-depth research of the year three classes offered within the Political Studies department, I plan on taking The Modern State: Progress, Protests and Power, Political Marketing in a Digital World, Global Populism and the Crisis of Democracy and finally, Gender and Political Participation. With an approved ILOP, this will mean that these courses would slot perfectly into my required core POLS courses, leaving me with my fourth year at Queens to focus on and complete the 12.0 units needed at the 400 level. If my ILOP is approved, I remain on excellent track to graduate with the required 120.0 total units upon completing my fourth year at Queens.
While I feel my plan is well structured, minor issues can always arise, considering the nature of completing credits abroad for my declared Major. However, if a problem arises, I understand that these courses may still count as electives, which ultimately count towards the 120.0 units needed for graduation. I have taken heavier course loads before, such as six courses a semester along with summer courses in previous years, and I am fully willing to take on a similar load again to ensure I can complete my studies and requirements by the expected date of graduation. From my records, the courses I have already completed, the expected courses to be taken abroad during the 2025 winter semester and the future courses I will take at Queens, I believe I am in good shape to achieve my academic goals and graduate on time following my completion of the fourth year at Queens.
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