Me, Myself and I
Subject: Self-Introduction Letter
Dear Professor Brad,
I am Jeryl Kaw, a first-year student pursuing Civil Engineering at the Singapore Institute of Technology. My passion for the built environment stems from the idea of shaping meaningful spaces that enhance people's experiences. This aspiration led me to complete a Diploma in Spatial Design at Nanyang Polytechnic. However, during my studies, I realized that my strengths lie more in engineering than design. This pivot allows me to contribute to the industry through technical expertise while pursuing my passion for creating impactful spaces.
In my leisure time, I engage in mindfulness practices such as meditation, which help me build resilience and maintain focus. These habits enhance my ability to approach complex challenges calmly and analytically, traits that are crucial in Civil Engineering. Whether managing high-pressure situations or solving intricate design problems, these practices equip me with the mental clarity and discipline needed to succeed in both academic and professional settings.
While I consider myself competent in presentations, I often struggle with providing quick, articulate responses to unexpected questions. One of my goals for this module is to improve my ability to think and respond under pressure while maintaining composure. Additionally, I aim to strengthen my academic writing skills, particularly in citing sources effectively—a skill I have not yet developed during my academic journey.
What sets me apart is my unwavering curiosity and commitment to lifelong learning. I believe that continual growth is essential for both personal and professional success. I am excited to acquire new communication skills in this module and look forward to applying them in my studies and future career.
Yours sincerely,
Jeryl Kaw
I read and gave feedback to Kenji, Royston and Zhi Guang's letter.
Dear Jeryl
ReplyDeleteThank you for the delightful introduction letter, I have completed reading it and I am able to provide you with some insightful comments. Overall, the letter is clear and concise, and consists of a good amount of depth in relevant detail, though there are some grammatical errors which i noticed.
I enjoyed the way you connected your education history in the the business field, to the engineering field which you are currently studying, which talks about your thought process in your critical decision making.
I also enjoyed how you stated specific weaknesses which counteract your strengths, and how you are mentally trying to solve your struggles in order to improve as an individual.
I enjoyed the words and phrases you used to show how interested you are in this module as all the content stated are directly related to the Critical Thinking Module. This will certainly leave a good impression on professor Blackstone.
Best regards,
Treven Fong
Thank you for the feedback, Treven. I will continue to make an effort writing these posts for you.
DeleteDear Jeryl,
ReplyDeleteI had a pleasant time reading through your self-introduction letter. It is well-structured, professional, and effectively addresses the task criteria. Your reflection on your background, strengths, and goals is insightful, and your passion for lifelong learning and mindfulness practices makes your introduction unique and engaging.
I can relate to your letter as I too have difficulty in articulating responses to unexpected questions. As we go through this module together, I hope we can overcome this challenge and excel in our future careers.
I have a few suggestions for improvement. In the last two paragraphs, you could provide a specific example of a situation where your challenge occurred and linking your goals and unique traits to your future career in civil engineering to provide more depth and clarity.
Overall, your letter has great content, organization and the language used. Thank you for sharing your self-introduction, and I look forward to learning and growing together in this module.
Best regards,
Muhammad Fatris Bin Malek
Thank you for the feedback, Fatris. I will keep your feedback in mind as i write my next post.
ReplyDeleteDear Jeryl,
ReplyDeleteAfter reading your introduction, I got a really good understanding about your background and who you are! Your letter is well-written and provides a clear overview of your background and aspirations
I feel that your self introduction is well-structured and has a good flow. The content is relevant and personal, effectively showcasing your journey as well as your strengths and weaknesses regarding communication.
While the personal touch, like mindfulness practices, is unique, consider focusing more on how these directly enhance your engineering goals. By addressing specific ways this module and Professor Brad’s expertise will help you achieve your objectives would personalize the letter further. I suggest ensuring clarity in expressing goals, such as improving academic writing and quick, articulate responses.
Regards,
Renee
Thank you for the feedback, Renee. I value your feedback and will try to express myself more clearly next time.
DeleteDear Jeryl,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your letter. It is clear and concise and I liked how you tied your passion for the built environment to your decision to pivot to the field of Civil engineering.
To enhance your letter, consider adding a short example of how you realised engineering was your strength and elaborating on how you’ll work on quick-thinking skills.
Just some ideas to consider - keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing you excel in this module!
Best regards,
Kok How
Thank you for the comment and taking your time to read my letter, Kok How.
DeleteDear Jeryl,
ReplyDeleteThank you for this comprehensive, well focused and informative letter. You address all the points of the brief, and throughout the letter, your enthusiam comes through.
I like learning about your background, your interests and the way you view your comm skills in terms of levels and needs. I especially appreciate your interest in "shaping meaningful spaces that enhance people's experiences." (This is actually a form of 'nonverbal communication, isn't it?) It's heartening to know that you will be able to maintain your "passion for creating impactful space" in the civil engineering programme.
It's also interesting that mindfulness is of great interest to you and that you regularly meditate. Such a focus at this stage in your life bodes well for your future.
In terms of your language use, this letter is a fluent effort.
I look forward to learning more from you this term.
Cheers,
Brad
Thank you for taking the time to read my letter, Professor Blackstone. I’m grateful that you understand my passions and hobbies, especially since many people might find mediation uninteresting. I look forward to continuing to learn from you this trimester.
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