Scholarship Recommendation

Dear scholarship committe,

I write this letter in support of Tsania Aufa’s application for the Big Sur Poetry Scholarship. I had the pleasure of teaching Tsania in her 11th and 12th grade English Literature class at 3 Senior High School. She has always impressed me with her ability to be articulate difficult concepts and understand dense texts. Tsania’s sensitivity to the nuances within literature, and her passion for reading and writing, set her apart both as a student and as a writer.

During her senior year, Tsania produced an extraordinary thesis paper on creative identity development, in which she compared works from three different time periods and synthesized cultural and historical perspectives to inform her analysis. When called upon to give her thesis defence in front of her peers, Tsania spoke clearly and eloquently about her conclusions and responded to questions in a thoughtful way. While she shows much promise as a well-rounded liberal arts student, it is poetry which most interests Tsania. She publishes her poetry in various competitions and emerged as winners.

Throughout the year Tsania was an active participant in our discussions, and she always supported her peers. Her caring nature and personality allow her to work well with others in a team setting, as she always respects others’ opinions even when they differ from her own. Throughout the year, Tsania demonstrated this openness to and empathy for the opinions, feelings, and perspectives of others, along with shrewd powers of observation, all qualities that makes her outstanding as a student of literature and aspiring poetess.

I am certain that Tsania is going to continue to do great and creative things in her future. Her work, as I am sure you will agree, demonstrates an impressive depth for a young student. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions at: dyah@gmail.com

Sincerely,

Dyah Listya Rini
Guidance Counselor SMA Negeri 3 Bandung