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Old 23-Feb-2007, 10:08
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Default Re: I would like it if anyone could check my cover letter.... it is really important

After having discussed with the person in charge of the International Relations of the university, on the opportunities offered to the students concerning studying abroad and a documentation on Lappeeranta University I decided to fill in an application form. Highly interested, I propose to you to examine my candidature.- This paragraph seems a bit long-winded to me. I'd just say 'I am writing to app;ly for the Erasmus Scholarship ...'
now compliting- completing
equivalent of Bachelor- equivalent to a Bachelor's degree
decided for a major- decided to major in
in the Technology branch - in Technology
Univ.-Prof- I'd use the full forms
intercultural- multicultural??
enjoy to experience- would love to experience/would enjoy experiencing
Thank you for your attention- Thanking you in advance for your consideration, I look forward to hearing from you
yours faithfully- Yours
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