Ng Wen Han

  Dear Professor Brad Blackstone, My name is Ng Wen Han and I'm currently a year 1 civil engineering student in Singapore Institute of Technology. Allow me to use this letter to introduce myself to you so that you can get to know me better. I was an electronics student for 5 years, 2 years in Institute of Technical Education and 3 years in Ngee Ann polytechnic. After completing my diploma, I made the decision to stop electronics and pursued another field of profession which is civil engineering. The reason for this change is because I would like to try and experience another different field, preferably one which focuses on hands-on experience and thus my search narrowed down to civil engineering.  Growing up, I have always been very introverted hence I love spending time alone or with my loved ones. During the weekend, I will take short breaks from studying to play some video games and once in a while, go down to have a short walk in the park with my partner. I appreciate ...

  Ideal: To keep up to track for all of my modules Reality: Falling behind on my studies Cause: Unable to focus and understand module learning content Effects/Results: Wasting more time trying to understand learning content Goal: Sleep early so I can stay focus in class Possible change: Set a daily timetable Solution: Stick to the daily timetable even if there is possible unproductivity Outcome of change: Yet to try

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