Dear Professor Blackstone,
My name is Benjamin, and I previously studied Aerospace Engineering at Nanyang Polytechnic before transitioning to Civil Engineering here at SIT. My decision to pursue a career in engineering stems from a long-standing interest in problem-solving and hands-on tinkering, which have always been passions of mine.
One of my strengths is my ability to communicate with clarity and conciseness. I believe in getting straight to the point, which enables me to convey ideas effectively and avoid unnecessary ambiguity. That said, I recognise that this can sometimes come across as abrupt or blunt, and I am actively working to strike a balance to ensure my communication is both effective and empathetic.
What sets me apart is that I am dyslexic. While this posed challenges during my early years, it has also shaped my resilience and taught me to approach learning and problem-solving in creative ways. Over time, I’ve developed strategies to manage it effectively, and it now offers me a unique perspective that I bring to my work and interactions.
For this module, my primary goal is to enhance my presentation and public speaking skills. I am eager to learn techniques that will help me communicate more effectively in front of an audience and present my ideas with confidence.
Sincerely,
Benjamin
Hi Benjamin,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your email! It’s clear that you have a strong passion for engineering and problem-solving, and I think it’s awesome how you’ve transitioned from Aerospace Engineering to Civil Engineering. It really shows your ability to adapt and grow.
I also admire how open you are about your experience with dyslexia it’s inspiring to see how you’ve turned it into a strength and developed creative ways of learning and problem-solving.
Your goal of improving your presentation and public speaking skills is spot on, and I’m sure you’ll do great with it. I’m excited to see how you continue to develop throughout the course!
Hi, thanks for the encouragement Jude. I look forward to working with you in this course!
DeleteHi Benjamin,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your introductory email. This email shows how you managed to make full use of your passion in this course.
Its truly amazing to know how you turn your experience with dyslexia into your strength and turn it into a unique trait of yours
Overall, I believe that this is a well-written email that effectively introduces your background, strengths, and goals.
Hi, thanks for commenting Jia Rong. I appreciate your supportive response.
DeleteHi, thanks for sharing Jonathan. I appreciate the constructive feedback and will take note for future reference.
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ReplyDeleteDear Benjamin,
ReplyDeleteThank you for this (to be expected!) clear and concise and still informative letter. You have addressed all the areas of the brief, and you've done so while sharing petinent and interesting details.
You mention, for example, that you have a "long-standing interest in problem-solving and hands-on tinkering." You even state that this is a "passion." I'm curious about what makes it so. Was there something in your home-life that encouraged this?
You also clearly share on your comms skills strength, a weakness, your aims, and the dyslexia that may distinguish you from others. I applaud the related resilience and how you have adapted "to approach learning and problem-solving in creative ways."
I'm happy to be at this stage of your learning journey with you, and I look forward to hearing more form you.
Best wishes,
Brad
Dear Professor Blackstone,
DeleteThank you for your kind words—they truly mean a lot to me.
In my youth, I enjoyed playing video games like Stormworks, which involved Lua coding and logic planning. I also spent a lot of time following my grandfather around the house as he fixed and improved things, being the handyman that he was. That experience sparked my curiosity and desire to learn how things work. Over time, this translated into a habit of fixing things myself, whether it was repairing light switches or even patching holes in a pair of jeans.
I appreciate your support and look forward to sharing more with you as I continue learning.
Best regards,
Ben