Formal Letter of Introduction

200 West Kingsbridge Rd.

Bronx, NY 10453

September 3^rd, 2016

Ms. Nargiza Matyakubova

English Professor

City College of New York, CCNY

160 Convent Ave, New York, NY 10031

Dear Ms. Matyakubova:

Subject: Formal Letter of Introduction

“One must be careful of books, and what is inside them, for words have the power to change us” (Cassandra Clare, The Infernal Devices). My name is Leticia Rivera, a senior in City College of New York and currently a student of your fall semester 2016 class. I plan to pursue a Bachelor of Science in psychology in order to become a psychologist and researcher. Throughout my many academic years, I have managed to improve my reading and writing abilities. With more than three English courses taken throughout my undergraduate schooling, there should be great capabilities for achievement this semester.

Growing up in a Hispanic background, my family raised me speaking English and Spanish. It was a priority to learn Spanish, in order to speak to my elderly family members whom did not speak English. Although this may seem like an obligation, it was a benefit. A benefit for a my past work in a law firm, who’s most clients were Hispanic. Also a benefit for succeeding in language courses in college.

Personally, there isn’t someone close to my life who motivated me to succeed in the literacy aspect. But one thing for sure, my academic institutions have. Seeing the difference between someone who reads, and speaks properly compare to someone who does not, brought high standards for myself. Each English professor, in which I encountered with, expected me to show my fullest potential. With respect to them, I was able to embrace the challenges English courses usually carried.

The issues/themes that are interesting to read and write about are war events, scientific topics, international situations, political debates, and local citizens experiences. These topics keep myself aware of what may go on with the world around me. If there were a specific topic to choose for writing, the preference would be scientific research.  It provides informative information. 

The most prominent genre is non-fiction stories. This genre is significant because it portrays real life events. There is a chance, one may have experienced what the writer is discussing and this allows the reader and writer to have a close relationship. I may have not experienced many influential moments, but many others have, which is why I love to listen and read about it. Just taking a moment to close the eyes, and putting one in the shoes of the writer (or even character).

The goal for this semester is to continue evaluating and growing my literacy skills. For these skills will allow me to progress in my academic and professional careers. Maybe one day I can write a piece of work, which can be influential to the public. I am hoping to hear any advice or concerns from you.

Sincerely,

Leticia Rivera

Leticia Rivera

Student

Psychology, Bachelor of Science

City College of New York, CCNY

Lrivera002@CCNY.CUNY.EDU

Adrianrivbar@gmail.com

917-660-0742