Suggestions on my motivation letter

Could you please have a look at my motivation letter and provide me with some suggestions, that would be most helpfull! Thank you very much in advance!

Kind regards,

Astrid



Dear Sir/Madam,

I am a motivated student at The Hague University of European Studies and about to graduate in July 2005. Aiming at an international career in the field of the European Union, I would welcome the opportunity to participate in the Master of Advanced European and International Studies offered at your Institute.

During my studies I have been faced with a broad range of fundamental problems with which contemporary societies, and in particular the European Union, are confronted. As nowadays 'globalization, cosmopolitanism and integration’ are the buzzwords of our society, it is of vital importance to me to gain analytical and comprehensible insight in these processes in order to deal with the fundamental problems our global world is facing.

Being deeply interested in issues related to European integration and creating a European identity, I took a high number of courses on European Law and decision-making and European migration policy. These subjects taught me that the European Union is a very special entity with a promising perspective, but in which a lot of work still needs to be done. Therefore, I would like to dedicate myself to the promotion of a higher consciousness of European Policies and citizenship. With this vision your master would offer me an excellent opportunity to increase my knowledge with regard to the European Union and its International Relations.

The international aspects of my current studies reflect my great interest and curiosity in global education and foreign languages. A six month study at the faculty of Law and Political Science in Clermont-Ferrand, provided me with an indispensable cultural experience. Additionally, my work placement at Amnesty International in Santiago de Chile from this year will provide me with professional work experience in the field of International Relations and Human Rights Issues. Both experiences show that I am able to express myself in other languages and easily adapt to new situations. Moreover, I know how to deal with cultural differences due to the multicultural environment at my University in The Hague and my commitment to the Erasmus Student Network. My open personality creates an outgoing person with strong interpersonal skills.

Please have a look at my resume which provides further personal details. I would very much like to be accepted in the Master programme at your Institute. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or email.


Yours faithfully,

Astrid Janssen