Subject: Introduction letter
Dear Professor Blackstone,
I am Sandra and I am writing this letter for you to get to know me better given that it has only been a week since we met. I was from the science stream in junior college and graduated last year. One thing for sure that led me to choose engineering in university is my passion for mathematics and science. I remembered enjoying building legos and blocks since I was younger as I was fascinated by building structures around me. These eventually led me to study civil engineering now.
One strength about me in the communication area is that I am an active listener. I will empathize with others - understanding their feelings and where they are coming from when talking to them. However, my weakness is that I get anxious presenting to a large group of individuals and have difficulty expressing myself as a result. I am daunted by the attention given to me when I am presenting. Having a large group of individuals making eye contact with me is something that scares me. It will also affect my speech ability as a result.
Thus, two things that I hope to achieve in this module is having the confidence to present and also being able to hone my critical thinking. I tend to not think so much about the why and how of decisions made. To put simply, I am simple-minded. I would like to be able to gain the ability to think critically and put forward my ideas.
In essence, I believe that what I would like to achieve needs to be a long-term effort. I would continue working on my weakness and eventually being more confident with myself. This is what makes me me - I am resilient and is focused when it comes to achieving my goals.
Thank you for taking the time to read my letter as I look forward to learning from you and hone my critical thinking skills and presentation skills.
Best regards,
Sandra
Hi Sandra,
ReplyDeleteAfter reading your letter, I feel that you had provided a clear understanding of the motivation behind the transition from your junior college science stream to studying civil engineering. It's interesting how you connected your early interest in building structures, like playing with Legos, to your current passion for mathematics and science. This makes your decision to pursue civil engineering relatable and well-grounded.
I can personally relate to the anxiety you feel when presenting to a large group, as I experience similar challenges. Your openness about this aspect of yourself reflects strong self-awareness, which is a great starting point for improvement. While 10 weeks may seem short to achieve a dramatic transformation, I truly believe that your clearly defined goals and resilience will allow you to make meaningful process, even if the changes seem small at first. Every step forward, no matter how minor, is still an important improvement
Overall your letter is well-written and demonstrates strong self-awareness. Your active listening skills are a great strength, and your willingness to work on your weakness is commendable. I am confident that with consistent effort, you will achieve greater confidence in presenting and develop the critical thinking skills you are aiming for.
Best Regards,
Peck Shien
Hi Peck Shien,
DeleteThank you for taking the time to read my letter, I appreciate your comments and let’s have a great time learning through this module.
Hi Sandra,
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to share about yourself so thoughtfully. It was a pleasure to learn more about your background, passions, and aspirations. It’s inspiring to see how your love for math and science, combined with your childhood fascination with building structures, has led you to pursue civil engineering.
I also appreciate your honesty in reflecting on your strengths and weaknesses. Being an empathetic listener is truly a valuable trait, as I believe that while many people can listen, not everyone listens actively or with genuine understanding.
I can relate to the anxiety you feel when presenting in front of a large audience. It can indeed feel intimidating to have so many eyes on you. However, like you, I see this as an area I want to improve in. I’m hopeful that this module will help us both build the confidence to present effectively.
Overall, your letter was well-written, clear, and concise. I admire your resilience and determination to grow. I look forward to seeing your progress throughout this module.
Best regards,
Khad
Hi Khad,
DeleteThank you for taking the time to read my letter, I appreciate your comment. Let’s have an enjoyable time learning through this module.
Dear Sandra
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing more about yourself through this letter.
I really like reading about how you chose the civil engineering pathway from the perspective of a junior college student and the transition into your past hobby with lego and building structures. It is truly admirable how far you have come.
As with our interactions in real life, your strength as an empathetic listener is extremely valuable, and I always enjoy having conversations with you.
I especially admire how your letter was written with sincerity and humility and your thoughts were written out clearly and concisely. Making it a joy to read.
Regards
Elizabeth
Hi Elizabeth,
DeleteThank you for taking the time to read my letter. I appreciate your sincerity and let’s have a good time learning through this module together.
ReplyDeleteDear Sandra,
Thank you for this clear, concise and informative letter. You address the points of the brief well.
I like learning about your background, your interests and the way you view your communication skills in terms of levels and needs. I appreciate how you share about your childhood fascination with "building structures" and that this led to your degree programme.
You also provide clear detail as you overview your comm and thinking skills and your rlated module needs. The only statement that surprised me a bit is when you state that you are "simple-minded." I guess that demonstrates the lack of confidence that you refer to. As you know, things like attitudes can't change overnight. Hopefully, the work we do in the next two months shows you just how wrong such a self assessment is. :)
In terms of your language use, this letter is really a solid effort. There are only a couple areas that I'd like you to take note of:
1. These eventually build up my interest to study civil engineering now. > (verb tense) ?
2. In essence, 10 weeks may not make a significant change in me, however I believe that what I would like to achieve needs to be a long-term effort. > (comma splice) ?
3. ...I look forward to learning from you and hone my critical thinking skills and presentation skills. > (lack of parallel structure)
I look forward to learning more from you this term.
Best wishes,
Brad
Dear Professor Brad,
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to read my letter. I will take note of my language use in other assignments as well. I look forward to the following two months. :)
Best regards,
Sandra