Motivation Letter - Please help a first-timer out :)

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00I have just started writing a motivation letter for my exchange term and I would appreciate some help and feedback. I am interested in the tiniest bit of critique, every comment is helpful.02br
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00/Carl Svensson02br
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01b00Dear Sirs and Madams,02b02br
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00 I am writing to express my intent to spend one term of my education at XXX University, courses A, B & C. I am currently studying for a master’s degree in Business at the YYY University.02br
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00 I see myself as an open-minded, socially concerned and ambitious person that thrives in challenging and interesting environments. Since it has always been a matter of course for me to incorporate an international experience to my education, studying at one of Canada’s finest business schools would be a natural next step in my academic career. Canadian culture has always interested me, with its many similarities to the positive aspects of Swedish culture; a modern and progressive society with modern human values. I am positive that the Canadian mentality and way of life will make me feel comfortable and at home. 02br
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00 Being a person of high ambitions and a curious mind, I have always made sure to complement what we learn in class with work experience. My work experience includes a seasonal job at one of the largest banks in the Nordic countries, ZZZ. This job sparked a huge interest in Corporate Finance and Investments, areas where I see myself working upon completing my degree. In addition to this, I have been given the privilege to become ZZZ's contact with the student union, a responsibility I take great pride in. Other responsibilities include being elected by the students of the YYY University to the student union’s direction.02br
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00 As a member of the new and globally aware generation, I have always had an interest in international relations. Being an owner of a small company, I have close ties to suppliers from all over the world. The Canadian market is one of the largest and most important markets of the world, which makes it very interesting to become acquainted with for an entrepreneur. The Canadian market is also highly interesting from an investor’s point-of-view with, for example, its vast, unexploited energy resources. Canada is therefore a perfect country for me, both as an entrepreneur and as a future Corporate Financer/Investor, to live in and study.02br
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00I have always been both interested in and talented at the English language. Besides the compulsory studies in upper secondary school I have studied English on a university level prior to my current studies. I feel certain that my social and open personality combined with my genuine interest in both economics and the English language will be a great asset as a student at XXX University.02br
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00 Canada and XXX University are exactly the kind of challenging and interesting environments that I am searching for.02br
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00 Thanking you for considering my application and looking forward to your positive02br
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00 Yours faithfully,02br
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00 Carl Svensson010id1