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Petition Type: New
ID: 13509
Submitted: September 5, 2025 at 1:05:20 PM
First Name: Georgia
Last Name: Hoffmeister
Pronoun: she/her
Preferred Name: Georgia
Student Number: 20418449
Email: 22cny1@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: ECON
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: I am writing to respectfully request permission to participate in an external exchange program in Prague during the Winter term. My petition is based on exceptional circumstances with the unique academic and personal opportunities this exchange represents, and how they directly support my long-term academic and professional goals.
As an Economics major, the opportunity to expand my global perspective is something I would greatly appreciate and I believe would be very beneficial to my degree plan. The courses offered in Prague line up really well with my degree, especially in areas like history, globalization, and marketing. These aren’t courses I’d be able to take at Queen’s, so being able to study them abroad gives me a chance to add a unique perspective to my program.
On top of the academics, I also have distant relatives living in Prague which is something that makes this experience especially meaningful for me. Having that connection means I’ll have both a strong support system and will be given the opportunity to learn more about my culture and heritage. I see this as a chance not just to study but also as a way to connect and learn more about my ancestors.
The courses I plan to take include Brand/Product Marketing, Marketing in Central and Eastern Europe, International Management, Cultural History of the Czech Lands, and New Media and Trend in ICT. My alternate courses include International Finance, Elementary Czech, and Globalization and World Politics. As someone who is very interested in a career in marketing, the combination of these courses will enhance my understanding of economics and business as well as help me view what my potential future may look like.
I understand that a semester abroad can be a challenging commitment, however, I have spent many of the summer months planning how I'll make it work and what I can do to help me best succeed. I am highly confident that the combination of family support, strong course alignment, and exploring a new and exciting part of my family background will set me up for success both academically and personally.
Thank you for considering my petition!
Sincerely,
Georgia Hoffmeister
As an Economics major, the opportunity to expand my global perspective is something I would greatly appreciate and I believe would be very beneficial to my degree plan. The courses offered in Prague line up really well with my degree, especially in areas like history, globalization, and marketing. These aren’t courses I’d be able to take at Queen’s, so being able to study them abroad gives me a chance to add a unique perspective to my program.
On top of the academics, I also have distant relatives living in Prague which is something that makes this experience especially meaningful for me. Having that connection means I’ll have both a strong support system and will be given the opportunity to learn more about my culture and heritage. I see this as a chance not just to study but also as a way to connect and learn more about my ancestors.
The courses I plan to take include Brand/Product Marketing, Marketing in Central and Eastern Europe, International Management, Cultural History of the Czech Lands, and New Media and Trend in ICT. My alternate courses include International Finance, Elementary Czech, and Globalization and World Politics. As someone who is very interested in a career in marketing, the combination of these courses will enhance my understanding of economics and business as well as help me view what my potential future may look like.
I understand that a semester abroad can be a challenging commitment, however, I have spent many of the summer months planning how I'll make it work and what I can do to help me best succeed. I am highly confident that the combination of family support, strong course alignment, and exploring a new and exciting part of my family background will set me up for success both academically and personally.
Thank you for considering my petition!
Sincerely,
Georgia Hoffmeister
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: If I’m given permission to go on exchange in Prague, I have a clear plan in place to make sure I stay on track academically and continue to do well in my program.
First, I’ve kept a strong academic record at Queen’s with a well-standing GPA, and I plan to maintain that same level of commitment while abroad. I’m a very timely person, I take deadlines seriously and make sure my work is done on schedule. Those habits have always helped me manage my courses well, and they’ll be just as important while balancing new classes in Prague.
Second, I have the proper financial support in place to cover both academic and living expenses, which means I can fully focus on my studies without added stress. I’ve also been fortunate in that I haven’t faced any obstacles that would get in the way of my learning. This stability allows me to devote as much of my energy as needed into engaging with the coursework and making the most of the exchange. As well, I am confident in my ability to adapt to new changes. I have shown in the past that I am more than capable of adjusting to new challenges, and I view studying abroad as another opportunity to build on that strength.
I feel very fulfilled in my degree so far and I see this exchange as a way to take it a step further. As someone who is potentially looking at a career in marketing, the courses I have chosen to take abroad will help me explore that interest further and understand what I would like my professional future to look like.
My strategies to ensure academic success will include there following:
- Maintaining consistent communication with Queens Study Advisors to ensure smooth transfer credits and alignment with my program
- Balancing my workload to ensure that I m staying on top of my academics
- Building connections with my peers and professors abroad to broaden my global perspective and immerse myself into this new culture
- Signing up for the
First, I’ve kept a strong academic record at Queen’s with a well-standing GPA, and I plan to maintain that same level of commitment while abroad. I’m a very timely person, I take deadlines seriously and make sure my work is done on schedule. Those habits have always helped me manage my courses well, and they’ll be just as important while balancing new classes in Prague.
Second, I have the proper financial support in place to cover both academic and living expenses, which means I can fully focus on my studies without added stress. I’ve also been fortunate in that I haven’t faced any obstacles that would get in the way of my learning. This stability allows me to devote as much of my energy as needed into engaging with the coursework and making the most of the exchange. As well, I am confident in my ability to adapt to new changes. I have shown in the past that I am more than capable of adjusting to new challenges, and I view studying abroad as another opportunity to build on that strength.
I feel very fulfilled in my degree so far and I see this exchange as a way to take it a step further. As someone who is potentially looking at a career in marketing, the courses I have chosen to take abroad will help me explore that interest further and understand what I would like my professional future to look like.
My strategies to ensure academic success will include there following:
- Maintaining consistent communication with Queens Study Advisors to ensure smooth transfer credits and alignment with my program
- Balancing my workload to ensure that I m staying on top of my academics
- Building connections with my peers and professors abroad to broaden my global perspective and immerse myself into this new culture
- Signing up for the
Documentation
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Documentation Detail: My documentation will be sent separately to the Faculty Office