Self-introduction

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 Subject: Self-introduction

 

Dear Professor Blackstone,

 

My name is Renee, and I am writing this to introduce myself to you. I graduated from Singapore Polytechnic with a diploma in mechanical engineering. I am currently pursuing a degree in civil engineering in SIT. From a young age, I’ve been drawn to problem-solving, particularly in ways that can have a direct impact on people’s lives. This curiosity has guided my path of studies and fuels my ambition to contribute meaningfully to the engineering field.

Reflecting on my communication abilities, one strength I have is the ability to clearly explain concepts. For instance, during a group project on productivity improvement, I successfully summarized complex methods to ensure everyone understood their role. On the other hand, a challenge I face is articulating my thoughts fluently, especially when I’m put on the spot. I recall struggling during a class presentation, where I knew the materials well but found it hard to organize my ideas in the moment. This experience taught me the importance of preparation and practice in improving my communication.

One of my goals in this module is to become more confident and composed when speaking in front of groups, ensuring my ideas are conveyed effectively. Secondly, I aim to structure my thoughts more clearly in conversations and presentations, so I can contribute with greater impact in team settings.

What makes me unique is my determination to grow, not just academically but personally. I embrace challenges and view them as opportunities to learn and improve. My blend of technical knowledge, creative thinking, and a deep desire to make a difference, defines who I am and motivates me to improve myself. I believe that this module will be able to help me evolve my communication skills.

Best Regards,

Renee Wan

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  1. Elizabeth Cai17 January 2025 at 01:48

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  2. Elizabeth Cai17 January 2025 at 01:49

    Dear Renee

    After reading your introduction I really get a good understanding of you and as someone who knows you in real life I can vouch for the content in this post. Overall, it conveys sincerity and determination effectively.

    I feel that your self-introduction is well-structured, I like how you provide a clear flow from background to goals. The content is relevant and personal, effectively showcasing your academic journey, strengths, challenges, and aspirations.
    I find the narrative is engaging, particularly the examples of problem-solving and communication experiences, which add depth and credibility.
    I suggest maybe some sentences could be more concise, as the language occasionally leans toward redundancy (e.g., "improving communication skills" appears multiple times). Additionally, the tone is reflective and positive, but adding a stronger conclusion could leave a lasting impression.

    Regards
    Elizabeth

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    1. renee19 January 2025 at 20:18

      Thank you for your feedback, I really appreciate it and will make an effort to improve my communication skills!

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  3. renee19 January 2025 at 20:19

    Thank you for your feedback! I really appreciate the time and effort you have put into reading my self-introduction and giving me feedback.

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  4. Brad Blackstone26 January 2025 at 23:16

    Dear Renee,

    Thank you for this well communicated, informative and inspiring letter. You address the points of the brief very well.

    I like reading, for example, about the genesis of your interest in engineering and how it rests on your fascination with "problem-solving, particularly in ways that can have a direct impact on people’s lives." What a noble thought!

    I also appreciate you sharing how you effectively "summarized complex methods to ensure everyone understood their role" in what you stated was a group project. That's great. I hope you can contribute equally well with your project team in our module.

    In this letter, you also explain that what makes you special, asserting that it's the "determination to grow, not just academically but personally." You state that, "I embrace challenges and view them as opportunities to learn and improve." I guess we have seen some indication of that during our classroom discussions, but I'd like to hear your voice even more often as we make our way further into the term.

    Finally, wrapping up the letter, you express this noble thought: "My blend of technical knowledge, creative thinking, and a deep desire to make a difference, defines who I am and motivates me to improve myself." I find this to be a very impressive aim and look forward to hearing your views on more topics over the coming weeks.

    Best wishes,

    Brad

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    1. renee10 February 2025 at 07:26

      Dear Professor Brad,

      Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging feedback. I appreciate the time you took to go through my letter and the kind words you shared. I’m glad to hear that my reflections on my interest in engineering and my approach to problem-solving resonated with you.

      I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to our project team in the module and will definitely strive to bring that same level of clarity and collaboration to future work.

      Your final comments on my goals are inspiring, and I am motivated to keep improving both academically and personally. I look forward to continuing to learn and grow in this class.

      Best regards,
      Renee

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