Petition Letter
Dear Dr. Naaman,
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Jordyn Gotlieb, and I am a third-year Life Sciences student at Queen’s University. I am writing to respectfully request an exemption from the 6.0-unit limit for study abroad programs for my upcoming winter-term exchange at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB).
This exchange is a rare and invaluable opportunity to broaden my academic and personal development. While my focus at Queen’s is in the life sciences, I am still exploring potential career paths want to use this experience to build a more interdisciplinary perspective that engaging with diverse subjects abroad will enrich my understanding of global issues, expose me to new ways of thinking, and help me approach future challenges with a more holistic lens.
The courses I hope to enroll in include:
Politics of the Developing World
Spanish Contemporary Art
Urban Interventions: Graffiti & Public Sculpture
Intercultural Communication
Modernism
These courses align strongly with my personal interests of culture, politics, and communication, equipping me with critical soft skills that are essential in today’s world.
I understand that the current regulations limit study-abroad students to 6.0 units, but I believe this cap would limit me from making the most of this unique opportunity. Taking a full 15.0-unit course load will allow me to expand my learning in ways that will strengthen my adaptability and cultural competence, which are qualities that I consider fundamental to both my future academic and professional success.
Thank you very much for considering my request. Please let me know if you need any further information, and I would be happy to discuss this in person if helpful.
Best regards,
Jordyn Gotlieb - 20429828
Life Sciences, Class of 2027
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Jordyn Gotlieb, and I am a third-year Life Sciences student at Queen’s University. I am writing to respectfully request an exemption from the 6.0-unit limit for study abroad programs for my upcoming winter-term exchange at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB).
This exchange is a rare and invaluable opportunity to broaden my academic and personal development. While my focus at Queen’s is in the life sciences, I am still exploring potential career paths want to use this experience to build a more interdisciplinary perspective that engaging with diverse subjects abroad will enrich my understanding of global issues, expose me to new ways of thinking, and help me approach future challenges with a more holistic lens.
The courses I hope to enroll in include:
Politics of the Developing World
Spanish Contemporary Art
Urban Interventions: Graffiti & Public Sculpture
Intercultural Communication
Modernism
These courses align strongly with my personal interests of culture, politics, and communication, equipping me with critical soft skills that are essential in today’s world.
I understand that the current regulations limit study-abroad students to 6.0 units, but I believe this cap would limit me from making the most of this unique opportunity. Taking a full 15.0-unit course load will allow me to expand my learning in ways that will strengthen my adaptability and cultural competence, which are qualities that I consider fundamental to both my future academic and professional success.
Thank you very much for considering my request. Please let me know if you need any further information, and I would be happy to discuss this in person if helpful.
Best regards,
Jordyn Gotlieb - 20429828
Life Sciences, Class of 2027