Petition Letter
To whom it may concern,
My name is Corinna Ostiguy and I am a third year student (10109407) at Queens currently studying abroad in Heidelberg, Germany. I am nearing completion of my Ontario-Baden-Würrtemberg Exchange (OBW) and am writing to appeal to extend my studies here for another year, i.e. the remainder of my degree. I have been presented with the opportunity to do so and have the support of both my faculty (Dr. Pugh and Dr. Maliszewska) at Queens and pertinent faculties here in Heidelberg.
I have found my studies here have greatly propelled me towards academic success, and I truly feel that and extension of my stay is in my best academic interest. Not only have my academic pursuits flourished due to this undertaking but I have been able to exercise my new skills in an applied setting. The opportunities I have been presented with here would not be afforded to me in Canada. Following the completion of my Bachelors Degree I intend to pursue a Masters Degree here in Heidelberg. I truly feel that an extension of my stay would aid in this transition. While the courses I have taken at Queens have provided me with a solid foundation, here, I have been able to take that foundation and build upon it. My German skills have vastly improved as a result of the courses I have undertaken here, in so much as that I have found myself in a position where I am able to work and function as an integrated member of society.
As the focus of my studies has gradually shifted towards the german language and its applications, I have discovered the courses available to me here would greatly embellish on this pursuit. For example the Angewandte Phonetik course I have taken here has propelled my pronunciation abilities to a new level, which will be of great help if I pursue a Masters in Translation and Interpretation. They also offer here higher level German grammar and writing courses, and a wide range of Linguistics seminars. I have found that through studying German in Heidelberg I have a acquired an appreciation for the fundamental relevance of linguistics in the study of modern languages.
Remaining in Germany would give me an unparalleled ability to represent Queens not only as a student but in the future, as a graduate. I appreciate your consideration in this matter.
Regards,
Corinna Ostiguy
My name is Corinna Ostiguy and I am a third year student (10109407) at Queens currently studying abroad in Heidelberg, Germany. I am nearing completion of my Ontario-Baden-Würrtemberg Exchange (OBW) and am writing to appeal to extend my studies here for another year, i.e. the remainder of my degree. I have been presented with the opportunity to do so and have the support of both my faculty (Dr. Pugh and Dr. Maliszewska) at Queens and pertinent faculties here in Heidelberg.
I have found my studies here have greatly propelled me towards academic success, and I truly feel that and extension of my stay is in my best academic interest. Not only have my academic pursuits flourished due to this undertaking but I have been able to exercise my new skills in an applied setting. The opportunities I have been presented with here would not be afforded to me in Canada. Following the completion of my Bachelors Degree I intend to pursue a Masters Degree here in Heidelberg. I truly feel that an extension of my stay would aid in this transition. While the courses I have taken at Queens have provided me with a solid foundation, here, I have been able to take that foundation and build upon it. My German skills have vastly improved as a result of the courses I have undertaken here, in so much as that I have found myself in a position where I am able to work and function as an integrated member of society.
As the focus of my studies has gradually shifted towards the german language and its applications, I have discovered the courses available to me here would greatly embellish on this pursuit. For example the Angewandte Phonetik course I have taken here has propelled my pronunciation abilities to a new level, which will be of great help if I pursue a Masters in Translation and Interpretation. They also offer here higher level German grammar and writing courses, and a wide range of Linguistics seminars. I have found that through studying German in Heidelberg I have a acquired an appreciation for the fundamental relevance of linguistics in the study of modern languages.
Remaining in Germany would give me an unparalleled ability to represent Queens not only as a student but in the future, as a graduate. I appreciate your consideration in this matter.
Regards,
Corinna Ostiguy