I received a recommendation letter from my professor who has been guiding me throughout my studies. He wrote it himself, sealed it carefully in an envelope, and handed it to the department. The staff only told me to collect it and upload it by myself. Before I opened it, no one had ever read its content except him.

When I finally opened the envelope and read it slowly, it felt like reading a letter from a father to his son. Every word described me sincerely and warmly, not only about academic achievements but also about effort, perseverance, and small things that often go unnoticed.

There was one thing that truly moved me. He didn’t include his academic title or position in the letter, even though he holds an important role at the university. He simply described himself as an ordinary person writing for his student. I knew it wasn’t by accident, it was his way of keeping everything honest, without authority or image-building.

Integrity and honesty are the two values he always taught me. In life, the most important thing is not to look great, but to be right. It’s not about how high our position is, but how sincere we are in every step we take.

We often talked, not only about research but also about life. About how to stay balanced between hard work and inner peace. About the importance of humility, even when you have gone far. From him, I learned that being a good person doesn’t need to be loud. Sometimes it’s enough to quietly do what’s right.

I keep that letter carefully now, not because of its administrative value, but because of the meaning it carries. For me, it’s not just a recommendation letter, but a letter of love from a teacher who sincerely wishes to see his student grow, move forward, and keep walking with the same integrity.

Thank you, Professor!