A guide to writing motivation letters for studying abroad

One of the materials for studying in some countries is a letter of motivation, so do you all know how to write it? Don't worry, I have compiled a guide to writing motivation letters for studying abroad, hoping to help you.

Let's look at the writing first.

1. Personal basic information:

Different from the resume, the basic situation of the individual here focuses on the main achievements of the individual during his study and work.

2. Reasons for application:

Clearly explain the reasons for applying for a school or a major, and tell the school why this school attracts you and how learning this major can help you.

3. Future career vision:

Be clear about what you plan to do after graduation. Don't use empty words such as contribution, dedication and service. Instead, you should indicate what company you want to go to, what position you are responsible for, and it is best to write down the expected annual salary. Maybe many students will say: How can we know the future now? In fact, the school just wants to know whether you have a clear learning purpose and allow students to have well-founded and logical ideas.

In addition, when applying for a higher business school, the school will specifically ask students to talk about their own advantages and disadvantages and personality characteristics.

Then look at the writing principles.

1. Professional principles

You should write a lot of professional things in your PS and RL first, especially when writing RL, write a lot of details about your experiment in a tutor's tone, and say how you solved some decisive problems. Because anyone can say that he has done a difficult thing, but how to convince the other party depends on these details. It's like lying to the visa officer. If you can't say one or two technical terms, even if you have a college diploma to prove which school and what major you graduated from, you can't convince the visa officer that you are really going to study in the United States, not to work or immigrate. Because any document can be forged, and your mind can't be forged. You should try to reflect your thoughts. The reason is the same.

2. Personality principle

I believe that most people who apply to go abroad are not awesome. When you are not a great person and can't brag about how smart you are, you must show your personal charm to the other person. When you sit in front of the computer and start writing, you must think clearly about who you are and what advantages you have.

3. Highlight the principle of superiority and the principle of truthfulness

I didn't want to write these two principles at first, because I think everyone should know them, but considering that some people may still not understand them, I still want to write them. There is a friend who is like this. He showed me his first PS. He talked about the influence of his father's death on him and his contribution to the prosperity of China (which moved me deeply), but he said nothing about the highlights of his life. I asked him to rewrite it, and I couldn't keep a word of the first one. His PS should be like this: He was sent to the Chemistry Department of Peking University with the first grade in a certain year (please indicate the number of students in the whole grade at this time), and Peking University is the first university in China. And because of his excellent study in Peking University, he stood out among many people and won a scholarship in his grade or department in a certain year. In a certain year, because of how many people ranked, he was recommended by the famous Peking University to study in the famous Chinese Academy of Sciences, and so on.

4. Self-confidence principle

Westerners like self-expression, and they like confident people. Whether you are writing PS, going to see a visa officer, or giving a demonstration in class later, keep this principle in mind. So the principle of self-confidence runs through your PS all the time. You should show them your talents confidently like a family heirloom, and also talk about the topics you have done in an expert tone. All your tone will win you many points.

5. Clear principles

The so-called clarity principle is that there is no doubt in your PS. Just like writing a professional paper, if there is an abbreviation, you must write its full name and put it in brackets when it first appears (except GRE, TOEFL and other well-known ones, of course). If you win a scholarship, you must indicate how many people compete for it, as I wrote in the Principle of Outstanding Advantage. Also, be sure to indicate the ranking of your university. Because foreigners can't know the situation of China University very clearly, you must leave a clear impression on others. In this way, your talent will not be buried.

6. The principle of simplicity

This principle comes from the study plan I have to fill in when I apply for a student visa on the form 156. In the future, you will see that this item is very short, and it is estimated that it is only enough to write 30-40 words, and the study plan is such a huge topic!

Finally, I will bring you an English model essay.

Dear sir or madam,

I appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedule to read my letter. This is my letter of motivation to apply for the master's degree in precision manufacturing (MPM) in South Switzerland University of Applied Sciences and Arts (SUPSI).

First of all, allow me to introduce myself. My name is XXX. I am a first-year graduate student of Guangdong University of Technology. My major is mechanical engineering and automation. I received my bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and automation from Wuhan University of Technology on July 7, 1965. After graduating from college, I worked in Jiangling Motors for about a year. Then I took the postgraduate entrance examination and was finally admitted to GDUT.

There is a reason why I like Supsy and MPM.

First of all, I am interested in MPM, because I have been studying mechanical engineering and its automation since I started my college life. As we all know, this major plays a fundamental role in the development of industry, and it is easy for us to find jobs. MPM, in my opinion, is a major similar to mechanical engineering and its automation. Specifically, it is the specialization and concretization of mechanical engineering and its automation. MPM in SUPSI is based on a set of outstanding and balanced lectures, which not only enhances individual professional skills and cultivates their abilities, but also enhances their creativity, management level and shaping attitude. I think I can gain more professional knowledge than on land, and expand my knowledge field to enhance my competitive strength.

Secondly, SUPSI can provide me with good teaching quality. SUPSI is one of the eight universities of applied science in Switzerland. The university pays attention to education and applied research based on professional needs, and provides practice-oriented education and a wide range of master's courses. The educational goal of MPM in SUPSI is to cultivate new professionals with research and operational skills through the effective cultivation of continuous integration of research and education. As far as I am concerned, I prefer practice-oriented education to pure research-oriented education.

Thirdly, SUPSI can provide me with a good learning environment. According to the 2009-20 10 Global Competitiveness Report, Switzerland ranks first among the total of 13 1 countries surveyed. This reflects the world-class innovation ability and highly complex business culture. The country has developed scientific research infrastructure, and there is close cooperation between leading research centers and industries. More importantly, the first-class infrastructure, perfect education and medical care system and clean and beautiful environment all provide me with a safe, convenient, comfortable and healthy living environment.

In addition, SUPSI offers preferential tuition fees. This institution cooperates with our university. Thanks to the cooperation between the governments of China and Switzerland on this project, the cost is very low. I think choosing to study in SUPSI can reduce the financial pressure of my family. In addition, after graduating from SUPSI, I will become more competitive and enjoy more positive prospects in the future job market.

Finally, thank you again for reading. I am very interested in studying in your school.

I look forward to receiving your letter and extend my sincere greetings to you.

Yours faithfully,

XXX