Dear Professor Blackstone,
I am Chai Ming Ze, a first-year civil engineering student
from the Singapore Institute of Technology. I would like to take this
opportunity to introduce myself to you as a student in your effective
communication class.
Having graduated from Help College in Malaysia, I received
my A-level certification from Pearson Edexcel. This has provided me the chance
to study overseas as the certification is globally recognized. My interest in
engineering was fostered because I was always impressed by those who are able
to provide a comfortable environment for wildlife. I enjoy watching a Youtube
channel named “Dean Schneider”, which introduces us to wildlife’s behaviors. In
his videos, the wildlife sanctuary depicted is beautiful and natural. The
creation and maintenance of such infrastructures have always been under the
work of civil engineers. An example that infatuated my interest was the
Singapore Zoo, it provided a protected area for human viewing while retaining
the animals’ natural habitat. This has deeply inspired me to pursue civil
engineering as a profession.
Since we are living in a multiracial country, being able to
communicate in multiple languages and dialects will be my strength in
communication skills. I believe that having courage is not the only thing that
is required when communicating. However, understanding the meaning of the
messages is crucial too. I think my strength can help me when communicating
with multiracial customers or team members.
Despite my strength in languages and dialects, I have fear
when it comes to public speaking, especially in English. As English is not my
first language, I tend to translate Mandarin into English before conveying it
out. On top of that, I am weak in my grammar and vocabulary. Hence, sometimes I
find it difficult to understand what others are trying to convey to me.
One of my goals in the effective communication module is to
increase my English vocabulary and grammar. Next, I hope that I will be able to
speak fluently and confidently. I will constantly practice and remind myself of
how people construct sentences through movies and videos. I believe that I can
reach my goal with the help of both your guidance and my hardworking.
I look forward to having more effective communication in
class.
Thank you and best regards,
Chai Ming Ze
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