Self Introduction #2

  Subject: Hui Hao's Self-Introduction.

Dear Professor Blackstone,

I am writing to introduce myself to you as a student in your Critical thinking and Communicating class. My name is Hui Hao, I am a Year 1 mechanical engineering student from SIT.

I graduated from Temasek Polytechnic in 2021 with a diploma in mechatronics specializing in aerospace system. I feel like mechanical engineering has always been a part of me since I was young. I used to love collecting Gunpla models when I was younger, which are mecha model kits that come with pre-molded plastic that can be snapped together without the use of glue or paint. I take great joy in assembling the parts, especially the process of understanding the mechanics and articulation of the parts. I find Gunplas to be a rewarding experience and it definitely brought an interest of robotics and exposed me to mechanical concepts like gears and joints. I therefore decided to take that passion and interest I have to pursue a diploma and degree in Mechanical Engineering. 

Some hobbies I have includes reading, watching podcasts and indulging in fashion blogs. I love reading self-help books as I'm always looking to improve myself and my lifestyle. I strongly believe in the 1% rule from Atomic Habits by James Clear which talks about being 1% better than the previous day, even though 1% is not a lot, if you keep improving 1% everyday for a year, you would end up being 37 times better than what you were when you started. I'm an avid fan of self improvement and I see this being a strong suit going into your class.

I do have a weakness in communication, which happens to be my ability to speak to an audience or crowd. I have not given many presentations or did much public speaking which leads to me feeling less comfortable and feel very awkward when speaking to a crowd or class. However, I do feel that this weakness may come from the lack of experience as I feel that I am able to articulate my ideas well in a more private setting, such as talking to my friends.

My goals in this module is to have a growth mindset and refine my public speaking skills, I want to be able to face any audience without having that awkward sensation and be able to strike off a conversation or topic well. I want to be able to give off an aura of confidence when I speak and I know with your guidance, I will certainly be able to achieve that. 

I hope we are able to work well and learn more about effective communication and critical thinking from you.

Best Regards,

Hui Hao