Department of biology

China South University

Changsha

P.R.China

September 27, 2012

Applying for admittance

Dr.Smith of Biological Engineer

Lelandstanfordjunior University

Dear Mr.Smith,

I’m writing to apply for admission to pursue a master’s degree in biological engineering.

My name isLi Hua, a twenty-year-old male senior majoring in Biological Engineer from Xiangya Medical School of China South University. I fell in love with my major in the last 4-year study.I am very eager to apply for an opportunity to the next fall of my study. I’ve gotten a grade point average of 3.8 and won first-class scholarship twice and second-class scholarship once. I published an essay about gene expression on Chinese Journal of Biotechnology (12.7.2011).

I think Lelandstanfordjunior University is one of the most excellent university and the Biology Major is really superb. I take

angreat interest in gene studying and I found your recent research is related with this field.

My parents will help me with 70% study fee and I will earn the rest by working or attempt for scholarship.

Please send catalog and application forms to me. I shall be greatly appreciated.

Very truly yours,

Li Hua 27/9/2012

第二篇：出国留学自荐信

How a swiss education will enhance my future prospect

My life changed when I came to Singapore in 2005 at the age of sixteen to pursue my studies. Initially, it took me a while to adapt to the hot climate. However, language barriers and difficulties in living in a totally different environment from my hometown proved to be more challenging than I imagined. For instance, misunderstandings sometimes arise due to unfamiliarity with the local lingo, and vice versa. In spite of these, I

understood that it was necessary for my personal growth and did not give up.

Five years of overseas study has broadened my horizons and made me clearer of my direction in life. The education I received in both conventional Chinese and cosmopolitan Singapore schools have opened the field of my vision. Apart from having drastic improvements in my English, I have

cultivated an uncanny ability to see things from various perspectives before making judgment. Since Singapore is a country with multi-ethnic groups, I have gained exposure to the many ways of living and thinking of people from different backgrounds. Ultimately, this made me more receptive to others’ point of view, and adaptable to new environments.

Switzerland is a picturesque landlocked country situated in Western Europe. Its hospitality industry has also consistently enjoyed world-wide recognition. The Swiss education appeals to me because its multi-ethnic, multilingual landscape presents exciting options. I aim to develop my

strengths, and Swiss education offers me many opportunities to do so, such as hands-on internships and mass recruitment drives. The diversity of students in the country offers valuable chances to learn about other

countries and cultures. This will help me develop long lasting friendships with people from different countries, especially in the hospitality business in which networking is essential.

Hospitality and tourism management has always been my area of interest. I gain satisfaction in bringing joy through my interaction with people. My amicability and patience has proven to come in handy in

establishing good rapport with people. For example, I was able to quickly acquaintance myself with new schoolmates and peers in secondary school when I first arrived in Singapore.

In particular, I was further encouraged to pursue this ambition when I had the honour to meet Jorg Al. Reding, the ambassador of Switzerland to Singapore. Ambassador Reding encouraged me to go to Switzerland for

further studies. Being willing as he was to engage me in earnest conversation despite such a casual occasion, his generosity left me a deep impression. To me, he embodied the qualities of the Swiss culture, namely openness and graciousness. In receiving education in Switzerland, I look forward to cultivating these qualities.

Given my experience in three different countries, China to Singapore, then Singapore to Switzerland, I will be adequately equipped with the cultural understanding to interact with people of different nationalities. I have confidence that the Swiss education will prepare me for a fulfilling career in the international hospitality industry in the future.