FREE ESSAY ON LETTER OF MOTIVATION

LETTER OF MOTIVATION

My educational background is quite diverse. I spent my last three years at the Geelong
College Australia, and have successfully finished year 12 there. My choices of subjects
reflected the diversity of my interests - English, Mathematics, International Studies,
Legal Studies, and Economics. I excelled in International Studies and was awarded
Academic Merit. Upon my return to Surabaya at the start of year 1999, I attended IBMT
(Institute of Business Management and Technology), an International University which
follows the United States curriculum, at which I majored in International Management. The
subjects I took were: Accounting I and II, Sociology, Psychology, World Civilization,
English Composition, Public Speaking, and Organizational Management. I finished the
semester with a GPA of 3.6. The excellent quality of the University, as well as helpful
teachers and friends, have contributed immensely to my success.
In the classroom I can do much more than to warm the seat; I can add a lot to class
discussions. As I have grown older and more mature, I have begun to realise the value and
significance of helping others and contributing to my surrounding community. I was
involved in many clubs and social activities such as the United Nations Youth
Conferences, Geelong Radio Station, Peer Education Street Theatre, 40 Hours Famine
Committee, Amnesty International, a badminton club and basketball club. I also value very
much my work experience at Weighton and MacDonald's Law Firm Geelong. My greatest
accomplishment in social activities is to be one of the two students in my school
selected, and awarded scholarship of AU$ 1000 to attend the National Youth Reconciliation
Conference in Darwin, Australia. After I returned to Indonesia, I became an active member
of the Rotary Club and The British Council. These extra-curricular experiences have
provided me with a balance for the rigorous school works and further developed my
interests and talents while serving others. 
Living in Geelong, a small yet cosmopolitan city in Australia has influenced me
interpersonally. The experience of living in such sharp contrast to my life in Surabaya,
Indonesia, has given me a broader view of the world and the ability to adapt to a
different culture which every international student must possess. Living isolated from
Indonesian speakers has also made my English improve surprisingly fast. I'm a blend of
two contrasting lifestyles, and my thoughts, ideas, and actions reflect this blend. Of
course if it wasn't for my parents giving me the opportunity to study in Australia, I
wouldn't have been so privileged to have such an educational background. 
After finishing senior school, I would like to fulfill a life long wish, which is to
study Asian Studies and International Studies. Indonesian reformation will open immense
International relations opportunities in near future. I aspire to work closely with the
United Nations and to be involved in Indonesia's international affairs. This is why I
believe that an Asia Pacific Studies degree at Ritsumaikan Asia Pacific University would
be the perfect course for me. 
There are three specific reasons why I want to study at APU, Japan. First, I wish to
receive a high-quality Asia Pacific Studies degree. Second, I hope to take full advantage
of one of the leading Japanese University in order to excel at my studies. Third, I
desire to once again experience multicultural exposure and dynamic learning environment.
I'm aware that generally, Asia Pacific Studies is as a degree which develops many skills
and covers facts that are valued and relevant in many walks of life. Whichever route I
decide to take, I can be sure that the study will equip me with the necessary skills to
continue to acquire new knowledge and understanding throughout my entire working life.
I believe that the combination of my past experiences and academic knowledge will qualify
me as an Asia Pacific University student candidate, and furthermore will prepare me to
achieve my career goals in the future. Learning is what I do best, and in Japan I will
have the perfect opportunity to excel at it.