Dear Professor Blackstone,
I am Nadiah, from class S16, enrolled in the critical thinking and communication module under your guidance.
I graduated from Temasek Polytechnic in 2023 with a diploma in biomedical engineering. My education journey had a slightly different route compared to my peers, as I attended the Institute of Technical Education prior to entering the polytechnic.
In 2020, I graduated Institute of Technical Education with a Higher Nitec certificate in precision engineering, and in 2018 with a Nitec certificate in medical manufacturing technology.
I was offered a part-time job by my polytechnic internship company. It gave me the opportunity to actively contribute to both the biomedical engineering department as well as the operations and facilities department. I got to participate in renovation work for the company's expansion, necessitating frequent travel for site visits and interactions with various vendors and contractors. The experience significantly influenced my decision to specialize in civil engineering, which is what I am currently pursuing.
During my free time, I find joy in watching a variety of shows and movies across genres, including documentaries, comedy, and romance. Additionally, I enjoy spending time with my friends.
My strength in communication skills is that I am an active listener. This skill enables me to understand others' perspectives, foster empathy, build trust, and establish rapport. However, I find it a challenge when it comes to public speaking, causing me to have anxiety.
I have two goals to achieve in this module. Firstly, I aim to overcome the nervousness that I may experience during presentations, in hopes of feeling more at ease and confident in front of an audience. Furthermore, I am committed to refining my report writing, with a specific emphasis on improving grammar. I am looking forward to learning and improving myself in your class.
Thank you for your time.
Yours Sincerely,
Nadiah
Hi Nadiah, this is well written introductory. I could understand you better by just reading this letter. Thank you for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteDear Nadiah,
ReplyDeleteThank you for writing and posting this clear and informative letter. You address the key components of the brief and provide interesting details. I really appreciate learning, for instance, about your ITE journey, your comm skills and your various hobbies. Am I correct in noting that you have two certs from Nitec?
Also, I'm curious about your poly internship- and the renov that the company was doing. How did that influence your decision to focus on civil engineering?
Aside from this letter being informative, it is flluent. I appreciate that!
I look forward to learning more about you this term.
Cheers,
Brad
Hi Nadiah, thanks for this letter.
ReplyDeleteIt was interesting for me to find out that you came from the Institute of Technical Education (ITE). Did you know that our campus originally belonged to ITE as well before it moved to the three main campuses in Singapore? I truly believe that ITE enables students to build on their technical skills. Ex ITE students tend to have better knowledge on the use of engineering software and they can even surpass polytechnic or junior college counter parts on their software skills.
I like how you went more in-depth on your internship in polytechnic, explaining exactly what type of jobs you were task to do as well as showing how they increased your interest in civil engineering leading you to pursue it as your university degree. It truly shows what you experience and makes me as a reader understand from your perspective how your internship experienced changed you as a person.
However, i wished you went more in depth on your weakness of public speaking. What about public speaking makes you feel nervous? Could it be the fact that many eyes are staring at you waiting to hear you speak? You are afraid of stumbling upon your words while giving a presentation? Specifying the exact points on your fears in public speaking could help us understand you better and enable us to be able to guide you into overcoming this fear.
Thank you again for this letter. Hope to be working with you more often this trimester!
Sincerely,
Mudz.
Hey Nadiah,
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure I left a detailed response to your letter but now I can't see it. Did you see it?
Hello Nadiah,
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to introduce yourself. I admire your courage to switch the course of your study as not many people would do the same. Knowing that you had plenty of educational experiences, I am sure you will have the advantage over others.
The internship experience you had is closely related to our course of study. I am glad you found your passion in civil engineering.
Moving forward, I hope this communication module will be able to overcome your difficulties in public speaking.
Thank you once again and I hope to work with you soon.
Best Regards,
Zhi Sheng
Hi Nadiah,
ReplyDeleteThank you for providing such a comprehensive introduction.
Your educational journey, transitioning from ITE to Temasek Polytechnic, reflects a unique and commendable path. The exposure to renovation work and interactions with vendors and contractors has shaped your decision to specialise in civil engineering. It is fascinating to see how real-world experiences can influence and guide our career choices.
Your dedication to refining both presentation skills and report writing is commendable. Overcoming the nervousness associated with public speaking is a common goal and we will work together to build your confidence in this area.
Thank you for sharing your story Nadiah and I look forward to seeing your growth and achievements.
Cheers,
Nabil Khairi