I am extremely pleased to recommend Relu Drgan for admission to your university. I
have known Relu for four years now in my position as English teacher and I can say without hesitation that during this time Relu has spared no effort whatsoever to achieve his present level of competence. If truth be told, Relu is the epitome of the ideal student. Intelligent, passionate, hardworking and endowed with magnetic enthusiasm, Relu has always been there to deliver high-quality work in our hypercompetitive secondary school (ranked two in the top ten Romanian schools) and at national level. Relu is an extremely conscientious person who can carry out his tasks with great passion. A perfectionist by nature, Relu dedicates his time and energy to achieve the best results, no matter what the scale or complexity of the undertaking may be. Looking at his fantastic achievements in the field of mathematics, physics and IT both synchronically and diachronically, it is obvious that for Relu these are not just a passion. They are a lifestyle. I think it is natural therefore that he continues in an American educational establishment, where, if given the chance and the support he needs, Relu will become a true expert in his field. In addition to his desire for self-improvement, I would say that communication and leadership skills are two of Relus greatest assets. Relu is a great communicator who can convey a message quickly and interestingly. He has, on many occasions, delighted the class with entertaining stories while his sharp-as-a-blade reason allows him to get to the point in the nick of time. Thanks to his outgoing nature, Relu finds it easy to blend with classmates during group work activities where he has assumed a wide range of roles in the English class such as discussion initiator, presenter or narrator. I have always been an observer of classroom psychology and I can say that these two qualities set Relu apart from several classmates who may work diligently, but find it awkward to communicate with their peers or assume roles. I also appreciate Relus commitment to develop on a personal and social level and to be a round-up person. He somehow finds the time to squeeze in his tight schedule activities such as international projects and partnerships. I am also aware that he plays guitar in a band and plays tennis on a weekly basis. It is difficult to put in a few words Relus fantastic achievements at such a young age. However, from my own experience at bo Akademi University (Finland), University of Limerick (Ireland) and Oxford University (UK), it is absolutely doubtless that Relu will measure up to the strictest standards of the Anglo-Saxon academe. I therefore strongly recommend his application and I believe that Relu will undoubtedly demonstrate his incredible potential. If you require further information about Relus application, do not hesitate to contact me on telephone or via email. Yours faithfully, Sebastian Popescu English Teacher, B.P.Hasdeu Secondary School, Buzau, Romania Cambridge Oral Examiner & Supervisor, British Council, Romania +40727746146 spopescu79@yahoo.com