please help on my motivation letter for internship

Hello,

I'm writing a motivation letter for internship in USA,  since I'm not so well in letter writing, and have a feeling that it misses smth important and

I would  like a professional eye to look on it. Other sad thing is the deadline for sending it is this week, so quick, brief or

any comments, suggestions and critics are very welcome. OK, here goes:

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Vilnius, 9 January 2007

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to apply for participation in [internship program name] in ******, USA.

My name is [name], a flexible and highly motivated student at Vilnius University, Lithuania, currently studying in the second year of a four year bachelor’s degree in computer science.

I was always willing to participate in creating outstanding products that reach professional and home environments worldwide, also giving an enjoyable feeling that I have a part in it. I believe that internship in your company, working in both creative and challenging environment, will provide an opportunity for gaining a valuable experience to build strong foundations for professional programming skills and will acquire new contacts, invaluable for my further career. Further more, working abroad, provides a rare possibility to see things from the outside, from a completely different angle, that I believe, is extremely important in professional and cultural backgrounds.

Personally, I define myself as a dynamic and creative, goal-oriented team player, eager to give the most of myself to achieve the best results possible. Also I am currently working as C/C++ teacher.

I am confident that being familiar with different programming language climates, teamwork and teaching C/C++ experience gives me enough knowledge and I will make me a good candidate for this internship, taking as much as possible from it.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration of my application. I am looking forward to your positive response.

Sincerely,

[name]

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Dear Sir or Madam,

I hereby apply for the [internship] [program name] at your company.

I am a second year student at Vilnuis University, Lithuania currently studying towards a four year bachelors degree in computer science.

My interest lies in the development and creation of outstanding software products that target professional and home markets. If  you allow me this internship at your company, it will provide me with an ideal opportunity to gain invaluable experience and expand my programming skills into specific markets. This will ensure a solid foundation for a future career in this field. Working abroad will present me with a rare opportunity for professional and personal growth.

Personally I define myself as dynamic, creative and confident. I am willing, and motivated to contribute to the team and projects to ensure satisfactory results, and successful delivery of software products.

I have excellent C++ programming skills, a familiarity with different programming language environments and the skills to provide leadership when needed to ensure that I will be able to contribute positively to your organization, and able to deliver outstanding work from the inception date of my internship.

Thank you for taking the time to consider my application for the internship at your company.