Writing Your Motivation Letter for Studies Abroad

When required, the motivation letter, or the letter of intent, as it is sometimes called, can seem like an unnecessary challenge for applying to a school. Depending on whether the program faculty provides specific details of what they are looking for in the letter or, as is more frequently the case, if they have left it up to the prospective student, it is important to recognize that either way it comes with its own advantage and disadvantage.

Too specific, and you may miss out on a chance to demonstrate your creativity, but too open-ended and you risk going in the opposite direction of what the staff is looking for. Therefore, many students express not knowing what exactly it is they are supposed to write about.

Adding to the stress, students who wish to study abroad have additional concerns about writing effectively for an international audience.

However, the good news is that there are some general characteristics international higher education recruiters are looking for when considering potential new, international students.

Along with some common points that should be made no matter where you are sending your motivation letter (qualifications, goals, interests/passions related to your studies), there are also some important details to add when applying to schools abroad.

Why Do You Want to Study Abroad?

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Of course, the first question you should be prepared to explain is the reason why you want to study abroad and not in your home country. It may seem obvious, but your reasons for studying abroad make a big difference to universities.

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By showing universities that you have taken your choice to study abroad seriously, you also show them that you are ready to take your education seriously.

Do You Have Any Experience Abroad Already?

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When selecting international students, most recruiters are aware that it is not the right experience for everyone. By selecting someone who has no experience being far from home, universities run the risk of selecting someone who is not ready to live abroad and may quit the program soon after it begins.

Don’t Say:

Instead, Say:

Universities don’t expect that everyone applying to an international program has had study abroad experience before. However, by letting them know you are up for the challenges that may arise, you set yourself apart from other students who may choose to ignore the subject entirely.

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