Self-Introduction of me, myself and I

 

Brad Franklin Blackstone
Singapore Institute of Technology
537 Clementi Rd
Singapore 599493

Dear Professor Blackstone,

I am writing to formally introduce myself to you, as a student of your Critical Thinking and Communication class. I have a Diploma in Marine and Offshore Technology, from Ngee Ann Polytechnic. I have always found engineering interesting, as it is the basis of the inner workings, and intricate details of everything around us. Starting from a young age, I have always been a hands-on individual, so taking apart structures or machines sparked my interest in design and engineering.

I would say my ability to pick up on body language, tone, and demeaner, gives me an advantage when conversing with others. It provides me with the crucial understanding of which direction the conversation should go, or if the conversation should be swayed a certain way. I personally think this makes me a good mediator.

Although I have an empathetic thought process, I personally think my conflict management skills could be improved. Whenever I am the main subject in a conflict, I would always push for it to be resolved swiftly. If the conflict is not resolved, I would be self-conscious and on edge. I believe this behaviour stems from a desire to avoid sounding too opinionated.

I believe prevention is better than mediation, so I aim to enhance my self-expression to reduce misunderstandings. Relationships are therefore not strained unnecessarily, and all parties can come to a consensus. I ultimately want to apply myself, by making more informed and rational decisions through critical thinking.

I make up for whatever I lack in academic prowess with soft skills. I want my friends and colleagues to think of me as an individual that is dependable and reliable.  When faced with challenges, I will not be the weakest link, nor will I settle for mediocrity. Learning, unlearning, and relearning is a crucial mindset to have for continuous growth. It ensures that I remain receptive to criticism, regardless of how experienced I think I am.

In my early teenage years, I was more reserved as I was an avid video gamer. As I grew up, I became sportier and more outgoing. I picked up ice-skating, and subsequently, ice hockey. I believe this transition in personality and interests has given me valuable insight into both ends of the spectrum, and everything in-between.

With appreciation,
Lee Jun Hui, Ryan