Self Introductory Letter (1a)

Dear Professor Blackstone

I trust this letter finds you well. I am Nur Hidayat Bin Abdul Wahab, but most people call me Hidayat. I am writing this letter to provide you with an introduction about myself.

I graduated from Republic Polytechnic with a diploma in engineering design with business in 2019. Before that, I was from Chua Chu Kang Secondary School and to be frank, when I was in secondary school, I would never have expected to make it to university. Back then, my academic performance was subpar, making it unlikely for me to secure admission to a polytechnic. It was only during my time in polytechnic that I came to appreciate the significance of a quality education and how it could greatly impact my future. In Year 2, I diligently worked to enhance my academic performance, achieving an improved GPA that ultimately allowed me to secure admission to the Singapore Institute of Technology. 

My interest in engineering was greatly influenced by my father and my fascination with the mechanical marvels of the world. My father, an engineer himself, takes pride in his work, including the design of life-size models of vehicles for fire simulations for the Singapore Civil Defence Force. Seeing his vision evolve from sketches and digital designs into tangible solutions that benefit society has fueled my aspiration to follow in his footsteps. Inspired by his dedication, I am committed to challenging myself and striving for excellence in the same manner.

I humbly served my National Service as a Supply Assistant (SA), more commonly known as a 'storeman'. However, I moved up the ranks as the battalion's Company Quartermaster Sergeant (CQMS). In this role, effective communication skills are needed for me to effectively carry out my duties as a CQMS. This includes engaging with higher command and coordinating with them to address the battalion's logistical requirements. A testament to my strong communication skills is reflected in the trust bestowed upon me by the army to lead logistical operations during overseas exercises in Thailand and Germany, as well as the recognition received through multiple commanding officer's coins I've received in those exercises. On the other hand, I do find myself in a bit of a pickle when I need to construct formal sentences and use the proper terms for the English language. Even as I am writing this letter, I get writer's block as to what I should write and how I should write in this letter. This is something I hope to overcome at the end of this module. 

My goals for this module is to emerge as a more proficient linguist than when I began this course. I  appreciate the art of the English language in literature, and I also aspire to have a good command of the language for use in my own works. I also intend to cultivate the habit of using proper English, as I believe that the skill of using the language correctly is often taken for granted. I hope that if one person uses the English language correctly, it will set an example for everyone else.

Thank you for taking your time to read my letter.

Best regards,

Nur Hidayat Bin Abdul Wahab