December 10, 2008

Admissions Office
London Metropolitan University
166-220 Holloway Road
London, UK  N7 8D8

Re: Ike Mohar

Dear Madam/Sir:  
It is a great pleasure to write in support of Ike Mohar’s application for admission to your program. I have known Ike for about three years, during which time he has taken three courses from me (Soc 152A, B and C), earning “A” grades in all three, with an A+ in Soc 152C. He is a first rate student and I am certain that he will do outstanding work earning his masters’ in filmmaking. 
Ike did such an amazing job in my large lecture class (Soc 152A) that I invited him to be in the honors course (Soc 152B) that I hold for the very best 18 students. It was in the honors class that I first came to know Ike well and to respect his intelligence, integrity and deep concern for humanity. This small class is a discussion class and Ike made many intelligent and creative contributions. I got to see Ike thinking “on his feet,” and was very impressed with how quickly he formulates ideas and expresses them clearly. 
After I saw what a conscientious job Ike did as an honors student, I selected him to be in my small 152C class, which is for my very best students. In this class we write material for a UCSB website that reaches 120 nations around the world. Ike did a great job as a writer and the other web-class students liked him a great deal. He is a creative team player and gets along nicely with others. His work reflects a great deal of skill and knowledge on his part. I have been very impressed with Ike’s organization, efficiency, and professional work. Ike is a cheerful and outgoing person, making him a natural leader, with a wonderful sense of humor that everyone enjoys.
Ike is quite skillful in his use of the English language, in both spoken and written forms. He has a mature and gentle tone of voice that communicates volumes about his personality. He truly cares about understanding life in all its complexity. After graduating, he has been working in the film industry and become very skillful at his work. 
By now it should be abundantly clear that Ike is an exceptional student and person. He loves challenges and wants to gain increasing numbers of skills as the years pass. Ike is both an excellent student and a happy, well-adjusted person with whom it is a pleasure to work. Ike earns my highest recommendation. He will make many creative contributions during his lifetime. If I can be of any further help to you, please do not hesitate to phone me at (805) 967-4995. 
Sincerely,

John D. Baldwin
Professor
baldwin@soc.ucsb.edu 

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