Please help with a motivation letter for a masters degree

Hi, could anyone please check the following motivation letter for a master's degree. I will be extremely grateful for any and all criticism, suggestions, comments etc. Thank you!

Here goes

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to apply for the Master Degree in XX. In particular, I am interested in the XX specialization.

I heard about your university at a presentation by Mr. X at the "X" education's fair in X. He talked about it as a community embracing multicultural diversity and actively welcoming international students. Having been enrolled in various educational institutions in a couple of countries, I have developed an appreciation for multicultural communities and the diversity of views they bring. I have learned to assimilate quickly into new places and adapt to new environments.

My goal is to pursue an academic career of research in the fields of applied mathematics and theoretical physics. The university's reputation as a world class research institution and the program's content convinced me that I want to be a part of it. The interdisciplinary nature of mathematics and the fundamental nature of physics have always appealed to me and my education has been respectively geared. I also enjoy a challenge, which is, I believe, reflected in my academic choices so far.

During my bachelor's degree, I was exposed to the applications of mathematics to the modeling of various physical phenomena. I had the opportunity to independently do five computational projects of that nature and I thoroughly enjoyed the feeling of profound understanding that comes from being able to analyze, and reproduce to some extent, a physical phenomenon with a model without any physical substance. I had the freedom to choose primarily courses from the field of applied mathematics which I also enjoyed very much. So I was naturally drawn to continue in the same direction.

During my time at the University of X I learned how to handle myself under the pressure of strict deadlines and heavy workloads. The computational projects showed me how to tackle some of the challenges of independent research while my experience in the rowing club of my college helped me appreciate the value of teamwork and co-operation. Being involved in all of the university's mathematics societies, the science and the science fiction societies, I have learned how to manage my time effectively and how to balance my social life with my work.

Coming with an international background I can enrich the diversity of your community, I undoubtedly have the motivation to succeed in a field of study, which I have always enjoyed. I have acquired the necessary academic background and I believe that I can meet your expectations.

I hope I can look forward to your positive response.

Sincerely Yours,