SELF INTRODUCTION
Subject: Introduction and Goals for UCS1001 Module
Dear
Professor Brad,
My name is Muhammad Soediqyn, and I am a first-year Mechanical Engineering student at Singapore Institute of
Technology. I previously graduated from Ngee Ann Polytechnic with a
diploma in Mechanical Engineering. I’ve always loved problem-solving since
young and tie it with my love for mathematics and physics, it sparked my interest in engineering. I’ve done projects such as making a miniature boat, a catapult, a sensory tool and many more that helped me develop my
crafting and problem-solving skills.
One of my strengths in terms of communication is that I can talk to a crowd quite comfortably but the problem that I have is that in a professional setting, out of habit, I tend to speak in Singlish and clearly it’s something that I would love to eliminate. For example, the remarks that I commonly got for my presentations during my polytechnic days was that I had the confidence to talk but something that I should cut out is my Singlish as it makes it look less professional. Hence, it gave me an idea on what's my strengths and weaknesses.
The two
goals that I have for this module is to improve on my speech and also to
improve my sentence structure and grammar. I will try to talk in proper English
in class more often so that it becomes more natural and will also frequently
ask for feedback on how I can improve on my structures and grammar. I am confident that, with dedication, I will achieve my goals for this module.
Personally,
I think what makes me who I am is my perseverance. I’ve always defied the odds
and will continue to do that. There were instances where people doubted me but I worked hard and proved them wrong. I will do the same for
this module and hopefully will reach a higher standard than when I first came
in.
Thank you
for your time, and I hope we all can work together to achieve our goals for this module!
Yours
sincerely,
Soediqyn
Mentioning the problem of unconsciously speak in singlish was truly relatable, you would have the confidence of a professional but the demeanour of a Singaporean slipping through the cracks hahaha. Overall, I felt your introduction to be coherent and clear. I wish you all the best in overcoming your struggles and your goals accomplished/surpassed.
ReplyDeleteHey Soediqyn, It was nice meeting you. The letter was well-written and engaging. Your passion for problem-solving and engineering really shines through, especially with the projects you've worked on. I can definitely relate to your journey in improving communication skills, particularly when it comes to presenting. Using "Singlish" is such a natural habit for many of us. Your perseverance and determination are admirable, and I have no doubt you'll reach the higher standard you're aiming for. Looking forward to working with you!
ReplyDeleteDear Qin,
ReplyDeleteThank you for this highly detailed and informative letter. You address all the key points. I'm particularly impressed by both how you overview your initial interest in engineering from the perspective of having been a good student in physics and math and armed with an interest in problem-solving. I have heard such a thing quite a bit, but I always wonder what makes a kid have such a fascination. You elaborate by explaining that you have done all sorts of project work, and that's where I see the connection made.
You also do a good job of sharing on your comm skills and on what makes you unique.
If there is anything here to work on here in a 2nd draft it might be the overuse of capital letters in the first paragraph. There is also a minor comma splice issue here:
I’ve always loved problem-solving since young and tie it with my love for mathematics and physics, it sparked my interest in engineering.
Thanks again for the fine introduction. I look forward to learning more about you this term.
Cheers,
Brad