Could someone HELP me and CHECK my letter of motivation, please

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00I'm a student from germany and i want to participate at an exchange program at a California University. I need to write a letter of motivation. Any kind of help would be very usefull, not only about the grammar, but also about the content.02br
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00Thank you in advance for all who will help me.02br
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00Here is the letter:02br
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00Dear XXX:02br
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00Please consider my application for the student exchange program at XXX for the fall semester 2007. I am currently a second-year student at XXX in the Mechanical Engineering Department and expect to receive my “Vordiplom” in July, 2007.02br
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00The engineering department of XXX has an educational partnership agreement with XXX and that’s why I would like to take the chance to participate in the exchange program at XXX.02br
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00Studying abroad is a big challenge in a number of aspects. It requires me to leave friends and family behind and throws me into a new cultural and working environment. But I am expecting to improve my employment prospects when graduating from HsKA because a period of studying abroad will help me to be more mature, to have better social skills and to be more flexible in my thinking. Moreover it will advance my ability to cope with change and the unexpected.02br
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00Moreover it will help me to develop my language skills. I want to prove, both to myself and others, that I really can work successfully in an English-speaking environment.02br
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00On this program I will have the chance to meet people from all over the world which will broaden my cultural awareness and will contribute to my flexibility and creativity. Studying and living in a different culture will help me to see the world from a completely different perspective. 02br
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00XXX University provides the opportunity to achieve the goals I expect from a stay abroad. Apart from various academic advantages that American universities in general provide such as tuition in small groups, a more personal atmosphere and very good equipment XXX enjoys a good reputation while offering a wide spectrum of courses and highly qualified professors. As I am planning to become an engineer studying at XXX will deliver insight into the American view of engineering. 02br
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00On my personal side, I enjoy new challenges and meeting people from other countries and getting acquainted with different cultures. I describe myself as a social, positive and ambitious person. Furthermore, I am responsible and considerate.02br
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00I hope I have made clear that I am strongly interested and motivated in studying at your university. Feel free to contact me at any time concerning additional questions or comments regarding my motivation.02br
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00Sincerely,0-