Petition Letter
Office of the Associate Dean (Academic)
Queen’s University
October 17th, 2025
Dear Dr. Naaman,
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Mia Krajden, and I am a dedicated third-year Life Sciences student. I am writing to request an exemption from the 6.0-unit limit for study abroad programs, specifically for my upcoming exchange at Universitat Autônoma de Barcelona (UAB).
This exchange offers a rare opportunity to step beyond my typical science-based studies and explore subjects that connect culture, creativity, and human behaviour. While I deeply value my current coursework, I often find myself uncertain about the direction I want to take after graduation. By engaging in these interdisciplinary courses, I hope to immerse myself in Spanish culture and gain much-needed clarity about my future academic path. These courses include:
Modernisme: Art Nouveau Architecture Sketched and Explained
Emotions, Stress and Self-Regulation
Spanish Contemporary Art
Intercultural Communication
Urban Interventions, Graffiti and Public Sculpture
Each course approaches learning from a different perspective, broadening my understanding of people and the world around me. This experience will complement my scientific background and help me grow into a more well-rounded, adaptable individual with the interpersonal skills and cultural awareness needed to thrive in today’s connected world.
I fully understand the intent behind the credit limit, but I believe an exception would allow me to fully capitalize on this unique experience while maintaining steady academic progress. I have selected these courses with great care, as they align with both my academic goals and my desire for personal growth, allowing me to return to Queen’s with a clearer sense of direction as both a student and an individual.
Thank you so much for considering my request. I am confident that taking these additional courses will enrich my education, and I would be incredibly grateful for the opportunity to pursue them.
All the best,
Mia Krajden
Queen’s University
October 17th, 2025
Dear Dr. Naaman,
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Mia Krajden, and I am a dedicated third-year Life Sciences student. I am writing to request an exemption from the 6.0-unit limit for study abroad programs, specifically for my upcoming exchange at Universitat Autônoma de Barcelona (UAB).
This exchange offers a rare opportunity to step beyond my typical science-based studies and explore subjects that connect culture, creativity, and human behaviour. While I deeply value my current coursework, I often find myself uncertain about the direction I want to take after graduation. By engaging in these interdisciplinary courses, I hope to immerse myself in Spanish culture and gain much-needed clarity about my future academic path. These courses include:
Modernisme: Art Nouveau Architecture Sketched and Explained
Emotions, Stress and Self-Regulation
Spanish Contemporary Art
Intercultural Communication
Urban Interventions, Graffiti and Public Sculpture
Each course approaches learning from a different perspective, broadening my understanding of people and the world around me. This experience will complement my scientific background and help me grow into a more well-rounded, adaptable individual with the interpersonal skills and cultural awareness needed to thrive in today’s connected world.
I fully understand the intent behind the credit limit, but I believe an exception would allow me to fully capitalize on this unique experience while maintaining steady academic progress. I have selected these courses with great care, as they align with both my academic goals and my desire for personal growth, allowing me to return to Queen’s with a clearer sense of direction as both a student and an individual.
Thank you so much for considering my request. I am confident that taking these additional courses will enrich my education, and I would be incredibly grateful for the opportunity to pursue them.
All the best,
Mia Krajden