Self Introduction
Dear Professor Blackstone,
I am currently enrolled in Mechanical Design and Manufacturing at the Singapore Institute of Technology. My unique journey includes prior work experience at a film production company and Krisshop (E-Commerce), potentially making me the oldest student in my class. My diploma was in 3D Interactive Media Technology at Temasek Polytechnic, with a strong focus on 3D animation and design. Despite a strong initial interest in rapid prototyping, my internship at a film production company directed my focus towards film making and storytelling. I have a hobby of playing video games, and the occasional building of LEGO, should my wallet allow it, as I find satisfaction in what I have built.
In terms of communication, I excel in smaller groups, a skill which I picked up during my role as a commander in the Combat Engineers. The importance of precise communication in handling heavy equipment and explosives was needed to avoid potential injuries or even fatalities. However, in larger group settings, such as the entire company or battalion, I tend to freeze up and experience difficulty speaking clearly, and I start to get anxious. During class presentations as well, I tend to feel anxious and start to panic at times, often forgetting what I have to say.
My goals for this module include learning to maintain a calm mind, while striking a balance between thinking and presenting myself with clarity and confidence. I consistently seek to improve myself in various situations, hoping to be a better person each day. Thank you for your time and I hope to continue learning more with you!
Best Regards,
Timothy Quek
(Revised: January 29)
(Responded to the Introductory Letter of Kawi, Xavier, Ethan, Ken, Robin, Mervis and Derek)
great work tim! nice flow easy to read.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for posting, Tim. I'll leave more comments after your blogging buddies gove you meaningful feedback.
Hi Professor Blackstone! Thank you for the comment and I look forward to my buddies and your feedback!
DeleteHello Timothy! Thank you for sharing your self introduction! I enjoy reading about your life progress and achievements.
ReplyDeleteAs for your hobby, how does it link to the course you are studying? Does it help you in having a better visualization of engineering?
How do u overcome your anxiousness during presentation?
I hope you would learn and achieve many useful skill by the end of this module! Good luck!
Hi Mervis! Thank you for the feedback! Really appreciate the time you took to write this! As for my hobby and/or interests it doesnt really link me back to engineering or this course as I mainly just thought that this course could help me in the future when I am searching for jobs. Aside from that, I hope i can answer those questions of yours at the end of this Module! Thanks!
DeleteGood day Timothy!
ReplyDeleteYour letter is well-structured, and the language used is clear and effective. The flow of content is logical, starting with your academic background, work experiences, and personal interests before delving into your communication strengths and challenges. Overall, the letter effectively communicates your background, experiences, and goals. It provides a comprehensive picture of who you are, and your language use is appropriate for a formal communication. Well done!
Robin
Hi Robin! Thank you for these kind words! I really appreciate it! Hope that we can continue growing together! Cheers!
DeleteHello Tim Buddy! Well-written letter with a clear and concise message across all paragraphs. I adore the number of experiences that u built over these years, from animation, designing, and filming. Reading this letter, helps me to know you more even after being friends for a trimester. I hope we can find more hobbies to delve into too, such as Lego or video games if time allows us HAHA. Overall, I hope we can learn more from this module and build the confidence to present even better in the days ahead. Cheers~
ReplyDeleteHi Xavier! Thank you for the kind words! I look forward to the being better and hope you can see the change too!
DeleteGood Day Timothy,
ReplyDeleteYour introduction concisely showcases your unique background in 3D Interactive Media. However, your hobby/past experiences such as lego building could be better linked to your interests in engineering. Otherwise, the letter expresses good flow and paragraphing. Looking forward to working with you!
Hi Ethan! I Apologise for the late response! I really appreciate the time you took to read and give feedback for my Self Introductory letter! As for my interests in engineering, sadly I do not have much as the main reason I am here is mainly just to get a degree and I thought the engineering industry might suit me! Other then that, I look forward to having more interactions with you! Cheers!
DeleteDear Timothy,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this well developed and informative letter. You address the key components of the brief and provide interesting details. For instance, I really appreciate how you describe both your "unique journey" in terms of workplaces and focus areas. It makes me more curious about the type of story-telling you might have done to date. I'm also impressed by the fact that, while you apparently have quite a bit of work experience, you are humble enough to realize that one can always develop further. I'm old enough to be your father and I still feel that to be true!
While your letter is fluent, there are a few minor expression issues in it:
1. overuse of caps
-- Despite a strong initial interest in Rapid Prototyping, my internship at a film production company directed my focus towards Film Making and Storytelling. > ?
2. sentence structure (missing conjunction)
-- My goals for this module include learning to maintain a calm mind, strike a balance between thinking and presenting myself with clarity and confidence.
I look forward to hearing more from you this term.
Cheers,
Brad
Hi Professor Blackstone! Thank you for these kind and insightful words for me! I shall try to amend the letter to my best ability!
DeleteBest Regards,
Tim
Thanks, Timothy!
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