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Petition Type: New
ID: 5449
Submitted: March 19, 2019 at 7:16:06 AM
First Name: Abigale
Last Name: Coad
Student Number: 20008169
Email: 15ac100@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: DEVS
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: Dear Associate Dean (Studies),
I would like to start by introducing myself. My name is Abigale Coad and I am currently a 3rd year student majoring in Global Development in the Arts and Science department at Queens. I am writing this appeal to attend Trent University in my 4th year of Global Development studies and receive full transfer units. I have recently got accepted to attend the Trent In Ghana program where I would receive 18.0 units for this year abroad. I would like to be able to transfer all these units to my degree when I return to Queens to finish in a 5th year.
This is a unique program that offers the opportunity to learn about International Development in Ghana from Ghanaian professors. Academically combined with the experience to live and learn with humility amongst the local peoples of Ghana would greatly enrich my education influence my perception of development on a global scale. I would also be placed in the second semester to work with an NGO which would provide me with valuable experience and knowledge that could enhance my equitability within the workforce post-graduation.
Given that I pass all my courses this semester (as expected), upon completion I will have 33.0 units left to complete my honours degree. 21.0 units are needed towards my program plan and 12.0 units are electives. If given the opportunity, I would use 6.0 units at this program to complete the remaining 3.0 units of DEVS eligible and 3.0 towards language units. That leaves 12.0 units from the program that I would use towards elective units. When I return to study at Queens for my final year, I would have 15.0 units remaining for my degree (that could be completed within one semester). This would leave only my third- and fourth-year core courses for Global Development studies (12.0 units) and one-half year language (3.0 units) to complete my degree. Seeing as core courses are generally offered as full-year courses (one after the other), I would attempt to complete my degree in the one year after my return.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
Abigale Coad
I would like to start by introducing myself. My name is Abigale Coad and I am currently a 3rd year student majoring in Global Development in the Arts and Science department at Queens. I am writing this appeal to attend Trent University in my 4th year of Global Development studies and receive full transfer units. I have recently got accepted to attend the Trent In Ghana program where I would receive 18.0 units for this year abroad. I would like to be able to transfer all these units to my degree when I return to Queens to finish in a 5th year.
This is a unique program that offers the opportunity to learn about International Development in Ghana from Ghanaian professors. Academically combined with the experience to live and learn with humility amongst the local peoples of Ghana would greatly enrich my education influence my perception of development on a global scale. I would also be placed in the second semester to work with an NGO which would provide me with valuable experience and knowledge that could enhance my equitability within the workforce post-graduation.
Given that I pass all my courses this semester (as expected), upon completion I will have 33.0 units left to complete my honours degree. 21.0 units are needed towards my program plan and 12.0 units are electives. If given the opportunity, I would use 6.0 units at this program to complete the remaining 3.0 units of DEVS eligible and 3.0 towards language units. That leaves 12.0 units from the program that I would use towards elective units. When I return to study at Queens for my final year, I would have 15.0 units remaining for my degree (that could be completed within one semester). This would leave only my third- and fourth-year core courses for Global Development studies (12.0 units) and one-half year language (3.0 units) to complete my degree. Seeing as core courses are generally offered as full-year courses (one after the other), I would attempt to complete my degree in the one year after my return.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
Abigale Coad
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: Upon completion of this academic semester, I will have 33.0 units left to complete my honours degree (given that I pass all my courses as planned). For the remaining units, 21.0 units are needed towards my program plan and 12.0 units are electives. I plan to use 18.0 units from this year abroad in this manner; 3.0 units towards a language course, 3.0 units towards a DEVS eligible and 12.0 units towards electives. I would complete the remaining 15.0 units upon returning to Queens in the fall of 2020. This would include my 3rd and 4th year global development core courses (12.0 units) and one language course (3.0 units). Although the remaining units could be completed in one semester, as they are not all offered in the same semester, I will complete them in the fall and winter semesters of 2020 and 2021 respectively. I will be a full-time student for the fall of 2019 and upon returning to Queens (Winter 2020 semester I will be completing a placement).
I understand the challenges of being in a new environment and trying to succeed academically from completing my first year at the Bader International Study Centre. Although I am aware that this will be a very different experience, I am confident in my abilities to adapt emotionally and physically to a new cultural environment all whilst succeeding academically. In emotionally grueling times, I will draw on the variety of coping mechanisms that have helped me overcome and persevere through these moments. In times where I need external support, I will have a support system from other students attending the program and I have a strong support system in Canada that will provide me with emotional stability in tough times. Financial stress will not be a factor, as I am planning to work all summer which will provide with the income to pay my tuition and pay my living while abroad. I plan to keep my study routine and the tools such as time management, strong work ethic, and organization that I have learned that work to help me succeed in Kingston and apply it to a new situation in Ghana. Upon returning to a familiar environment in Kingston, I feel that I will be able to complete my degree to my utmost potential while having culturally immersive experiences that have furthered my education and position for the future.
I understand the challenges of being in a new environment and trying to succeed academically from completing my first year at the Bader International Study Centre. Although I am aware that this will be a very different experience, I am confident in my abilities to adapt emotionally and physically to a new cultural environment all whilst succeeding academically. In emotionally grueling times, I will draw on the variety of coping mechanisms that have helped me overcome and persevere through these moments. In times where I need external support, I will have a support system from other students attending the program and I have a strong support system in Canada that will provide me with emotional stability in tough times. Financial stress will not be a factor, as I am planning to work all summer which will provide with the income to pay my tuition and pay my living while abroad. I plan to keep my study routine and the tools such as time management, strong work ethic, and organization that I have learned that work to help me succeed in Kingston and apply it to a new situation in Ghana. Upon returning to a familiar environment in Kingston, I feel that I will be able to complete my degree to my utmost potential while having culturally immersive experiences that have furthered my education and position for the future.
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History
Originally submitted March 19, 2019 at 7:16:06 AM.
| Field | Reference | Old Value | New Value | Note | User | Date/Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| status | N/A | Received | Prepared for Review | Carrie Roosenmaalen | 2019-03-20 11:04:24 AM | |
| status | N/A | Prepared for Review | Granted | Heather Carter | 2019-04-05 3:32:00 PM | |
| associate_dean | N/A | Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D. | Heather Carter | 2019-04-05 3:32:00 PM | ||
| decision_letter | N/A | N/A | Decision letter sent | Heather Carter | 2019-04-05 3:33:02 PM |