Motivation Letter Check?

Hi, I really need help with my motivation letter. I will be submitting it around October 2018. I need all the help I can get.

To: International Studies department, Leiden University

Dear Sir or Madam,

With this letter, I am stating my ambition to apply for the International Bachelor Psychology programme in Leiden University’s Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, for 2019 fall semester.

I am currently in 12^th grade and an IB student. Ever since I was a child, I was always intrigued by how human brain worked. I was first introduced to the word “psychology” when I was 8 years old, in second grade. We were doing a presentation on jobs and I was supposed to explain what a psychologist was. I had a hard time trying to grasp the information about it but when I finally understood what being a psychologist meant, psychology captivated me and I knew I would want to do something related to it when I grew up. My personal growth has been influenced by the people around me, it was the same for other people I have interacted with as well. Knowing that psychology explores the depths of our minds and mindsets, I decided that I wanted to follow a programme regarding psychology. In one of the places I volunteered at, I realized that more people than I have ever expected needed help regarding their psychology, my intention is to help them through everything.

Studying abroad had been my initial plan since 10^th grade, I always wanted to explore new cultures while studying a field I was interested in. Though I thought the US would be the country I would want to go, I decided against it after I heard so many of my friends going to the Netherlands to study. I did my research and realized that studying in the Netherlands would give me the perfect opportunity to explore a new culture and study the field I want. I have had many Dutch friends and the mentality of Dutch people easily matched mine. I wanted to apply to Leiden University specifically because some of my friends got accepted to Leiden University, and I learned that Leiden University was the oldest university in the Netherlands. Knowing this, I researched some more and learned how lots of notable people graduated from Leiden University. Seeing that the university held a great position as one of the top rank universities helped me form my ideas about Leiden University. Learning that the university’s social and behavioural faculty was very successful, I thought I should definitely apply. I have also realized how open Leiden University is to all of the international students and felt like I would be accepted no matter what. The organizations towards new international students captured my attention and I knew that I would always feel welcomed even in a foreign country that I do not even speak the language of.

I have a hard-working nature, even though I sometimes do have a hard time with this. Sometimes my hard work is not enough, but if I fail, I always strive to do better. My hard work has earned me a scholarship at one of the best high schools in Turkey and I had the opportunity to spend my high school years in there. Generally speaking, I am very good at expressing myself and communicating with people. I do voluntary work as much as I can, and I try to take part in school plays or presentations. I use my English well and I have been a translator many times for school events and for a company once. I love researching and learning new things, I especially try to keep up with the news regarding psychology. I also am a disciplined student, I do not hand my work in after the due date. In fact, I almost always finish my assignments before the day it is due. Since university is much more serious than high school, I have no doubts that I will complete every given assignment meticulously and without exceeding the due date.

When I graduate, I want to say that I followed the right path and that I made the right choice. I want to feel like I have learned many things that will benefit me in my career. I want to help people and make them happy. Knowing that I have contributed to someone’s happiness would mean the world to me.

I am certain that the International Bachelor Psychology programme at Leiden University is the right path for me to take, it is what will make me the happiest later in my career and life.

Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Kind regards,

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