Hello,
I'm trying to apply to a famouse institution to student exchange (1
smester) and to write a motivation letter. I have never written any letter like
this before, in no language. I would appreciate it a lot if you could tell me
your opinion about what I wrote, wether on the grammer side or generally what
should be in such letters.
Here goes:
Dear
Sir or Madam,
Greetings,
My
name is Keren W.. I'm currently a sophomore within the Industrial Design
department at the Y in Y country.
I am writing to apply for the students exchange program
in the X, which appealed to me since I started researching for exchange
programs. Visiting the X’s site, I have learnt that is it known for its
relationship with real companies and industries which gives the student an
opportunity at experimenting real life projects. Coming from Y country, which
is still a young country with a new heritage of visual communication, it is
very important for me to visit and study in a place which is just the opposite
– a place with a rich history of visual culture of art and design. Considering
that, Italy
was immediately my first choice. Since my internship is in design, [X city]
would be the obvious choice for a place to study in Italy, being so famous for its
design culture. My aim to learn in a prestigious academic institute in my
internship area drew me into the X. Researching your web site I’ve found about
the broad specializations in design-related topics, covering helpful and
important fields of understanding the culture and society under which the
design process is taking place.
I
have also read information about the university's master degree programs (that
are a direct continues of the bachelors programs). I am interested in studying
a masters degree to profound my knowledge and therefore would love to explore
this program in the X.
Exploring
details about the university’s Erasmus program, I know that there are many
talented people from around the world who study and create in an open
multicultural atmosphere. Being a part of it would be a great honor for me and
I believe I can contribute my small share of knowledge and cultural experience.
I would be delighted in being a part of the university's
activities of the fall semester of 2008.
Sincerely,
Keren
W.
Thank you in advance :))
Keren
.