Dear Prof Brad,
I am Paul Mak a student from your Technical Communication module. I graduated from Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) in 2018 with a diploma in Mechanical Engineering, specialized in Automotive Technology and Motorsports (ATMS).
During my final year in polytechnic, I chose to take on Final Year Project (FYP) instead of internship. My FYP was my specialization in ATMS and what sparked my interest to choose ATMS over internship was my interest in cars since when I was a kid. My dream is to be able to build, tune and modify my own car one day, but of course not in Singapore since there are limitations. Throughout my FYP, I have learned the importance of electronic circuits and programming in the automotive industry. This led me to enroll in Telematics to improve my knowledge in this field so that I can advance into the automotive industry after graduating.
Moving on to communications, I feel uncomfortable giving a speech in front of a large crowd and I have problems giving a concise speech if I do not have a full understanding on what I am presenting. Generally, I can communicate effectively in smaller groups and even with strangers. I believe I can also explain a concept or situation catered to the understanding of different individuals.
In this module, I hope to improve my skills in communication such as being more confident when giving a speech to a larger crowd and being able to think of what to say concisely off the top of my head. I am willing to step out of my comfort zone to improve myself and overcome the challenges.
Thank you and I look forward to your upcoming lessons.
Best Regards,
Paul Mak