Formal Introductory Letter

 Dear Professor Blackstone, 

My name is Denzil Kong, and I am writing this letter to introduce myself to you. I am pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at the Singapore Institute of Technology. I have lofty aspirations to improve the infrastructure and public works in Singapore and the region.

Upon graduating from Ngee Ann Polytechnic with a diploma in mechanical engineering and a minor in business management, I elected to pursue a degree in civil engineering, despite my initial major in mechanical engineering. I have always been asked why I decided to make the jump from mechanical to civil engineering.

After getting my diploma, I had the opportunity to travel to countries outside of the Southeast Asia region. Throughout my travels, I discovered many unique and spectacular buildings and structures that I had never seen before. Thus, I became interested in learning about the applications of engineering on buildings and structures.

Although the people around me often form the impression that I am outspoken and unreserved, I do not exhibit such traits around unfamiliar faces or when having to address a crowd. I tend to stutter and sometimes lose my train of thought due to my soft-spoken and shy nature. One communication strength of mine would be that I am an active listener. When friends and family approach me with their problems, I am able to understand things from their perspective and offer effective solutions.

By the end of this module, I hope to be able to speak confidently to a crowd as well as improve my writing skills to be more convincing and professional. One attribute that sets me apart from others would be my unrelenting determination. Once I become fixated on a goal that I want to accomplish, I will persevere through all challenges no matter how tough they are.

Thank you.

Best regards,
Denzil