Subject: Self-introduction email
Dear Professor Blackstone,
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Muzaffar Ilhan, and I am a Year 1 student in your critical and communication class. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and share my interests and goals for this program.
Prior to joining the Singapore
Institute of Technology (SIT), I had a diploma in mechanical engineering from Singapore Polytechnic (SP) in 2022 and decided to pursue the same field at SIT.
From a tender age, I have always shown an interest in hands-on activities, such
as fixing bicycles and working on my dad's car.
After a memorable trip to Japan
back in 2023, I was inspired by a life-sized Gundam model, which led me to
develop a new hobby building Gundam models. My passion for tinkering and
practical projects set me apart, allowing me to effectively contribute to group
projects, especially in the practical aspects.
In addition to practical skills,
I consider my communication strength to be my ability to actively listen and
understand conversations. For instance, I will take the time to listen to everyone’s
ideas and concerns. This can help address any misunderstandings and identify
common interests.
My goals for this program are to
improve my public speaking skills and build my confidence in communication. Being a BMTC trainer during my National Service, I experienced firsthand the
importance of having good communication skills. Presenting to my superiors and recruits often made me feel anxious and uncomfortable. I had a tendency to
stutter and tense up when making speeches, especially in front of others,
leading me to rely on my colleagues to take over during these moments.
To overcome these challenges, I
plan to actively participate in class activities and try to be more engaging in
group discussions. Additionally, I will seek constructive feedback from you and
my classmates to help me improve.
I look forward to participating
in your class this semester. Thank you for your time.
Best Regards,
Muzaffar Ilhan
Thank you Benedict for your thoughtful comment.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ben for your comment and feedback. Much appreciated!
ReplyDeleteThank you Zikry for your comments!
ReplyDeleteDear Muz,
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for this fairly well organized and informative letter. You seem to address the key points and elaborate with decent detail. I'm impressed by the way you connect various hobbies
with your professiona aspirations. I also enjoyed learning about your NS job as a trainer and how you needed to communicate professionally, though I don't know what BMTC refers to.
You also state in this letter that you intend to engage your classmates more in our module discussions, and while I+'ve seen some of that, you might trry to volunteer answers even more. It's not yet too late.
I look forward to learning more about you this term.
Cheers,
Brad