motivation letter university

Hello,
I want to ask you to read and check my motivation letter. I am from Austria and I want to attend an English-speaking university here in my country. This is my first time that I write sth like that so it would be great if you could give me some advice on how to improve my letter (grammatically and structurally).

Thank you very much in advance!

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to apply for the Bachelor of Business Administration in Tourism, Hotel Management and Operations program at the (NAME OF UNIVERSITY) for the 2014 fall term. Thinking about my future career, I see myself in a position which is related to hotel management and operations.

At the age of 19, I am proud to say that I already have a solid international background. A notable experience is a language travel period of five months in the United States of America. During these five months, I went to an international language school where I was able to improve my English language skills, so that I feel comfortable now to continue my studies in English. Moreover, I have learned about new cultures by making friends from all over the world. In addition to my general English course, I participated in the volunteership program. Volunteering with a hotel gave me a chance to pursue my career and acquire hands on experience of the practical elements of hospitality while enhancing my English language skills.

Studying at the (NAME OF UNIVERSITY) is a perfect choice for me both academically and experientially. As the university is well-known for its Europe´s leading research platform for the tourism industry, I expect to be able to start a successful career after I graduate. What is more, I have a passion for travel and understanding different cultures. So the opportunity to meet students from all over the world, who are interested in the tourism and hospitality industry, is of something that I put much value upon. I hope that the diversity and academical excellence of the Bachelor´s program will bring out the best in me.

I believe that I am a suitable candidate to study at your university. I like to communicate with people and I am very interested in learning about different cultures while meeting new people. I know the values of teamwork and hard work as these are the cornerstones of success.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration. I am looking forward to the opportunity to study at your university and to making a great contribution to your community.

Yours Sincerely,

XXX