Hey guys! So I’m applying to the Sciences po reims campus and wrote a motivation letter. Could anyone have a look and tell me what they think? (its 1000 words max) Thanks 
Why do governments function the way they do? Obey the law or bypass it? Go to war or create peace? These are few of the questions I seek to explore and understand at Sciences Po. This interest of the world surrounding us is in my DNA and reflects my inquisitive nature. I always seek to deepen my understanding of how countries or groups interact with one another and the reasons they act the way they do.
Growing up, I have lived in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Switzerland, England, and Lebanon. These settings made me truly multicultural and international. I became versatile and adaptable to change. These qualities will give me an edge in transitioning smoothly into university life.
My interest in global affairs developed during my participation in Model United Nations. It was during these conferences that my enthusiasm for debate was born. Between rapid fire negotiations and propositions, I was able to put forth solid arguments and compromise to obtain the most effective solutions. I discussed current issues in the mindset of the world’s leaders and so was able to look at all aspects of a problem with a solution in mind. Nowadays, problems in our world are interlinked across many fields. Sciences Po’s multidisciplinary program will enable me to master several subjects in order to contribute to finding proper solutions.
Writing and editing for my school newspaper enabled me to exercise my passion for writing and gave me a feel of what being a journalist might entail later on. In this position, I was trained to work efficiently and meet deadlines, a vital skill for any workplace. However, I was truly rewarded in that I was able to control a large part of what went into the paper and how it would be written. I would almost directly channel what our viewers would read. Bringing the students together in this way and revealing overlooked issues gave me the most satisfaction and showed me how exciting the possibilities in the real world could be.
What really impresses me about Sciences Po is its focus on maintaining an international environment. Because I aspire to work in a multinational newspaper with people from all kinds of backgrounds, it has become a crucial objective of mine to seek this in my university life.
In addition, Sciences Po’s small classroom sizes appeal to me as they make for more interactive lessons involving debates and discussions. I also like the critical thinking approach Sciences Po has towards the courses. I believe training our minds to think independently and creatively will allow us to deal with issues in our jobs and life more effectively.
With the high quality of education offered to me at Sciences Po, I will have exceptional opportunities to study journalism at the world’s most respected universities Sciences Po partners with. I will be able to experience a completely different side of my topic in another country during my third year and then during my master’s degree.
I am excited by the vibrant student life at your university and plan to continue my active lifestyle. I hope to write for your school paper, The Sundial, join your debate team, and take yoga classes, as I am an avid student, practicing four times a week.
Throughout my travels, I discovered that language was the only way to effectively communicate with people. It is through Arabic, for instance, that I was able to connect with Lebanese people and embrace the culture in a way that I couldn’t have done through English. I made it a point to learn as many languages as I could. I completed the CNED French course independently and became fluent in the language, and took several Spanish courses.
Therefore, it is with great enthusiasm and interest that I look forward to study in France, where I can further master my French. France is unique in its own culture; after all it isn’t the world’s top tourist destination without reason. Not only is its central position in Europe appealing, but its history, art, museums and food all call for discovery.
My first choice is the Reims campus. At Reims, I will be studying two of the largest political influences on the world. It will be interesting to see how these regions work together to solve world issues. Now that problems are increasingly widespread and cross borders, Europe and North America must work hand in hand. Furthermore, the Reims campus makes it possible for me to study in France in the first place, as its program is in English.
I am also interested in the Dijon campus. As there are considerable amounts of conflict in Eastern Europe, there is a lot of potential to work on in the region. It contains emerging economies and numerous resources, indicating it will play an important role in the future.
I want to create my network at your university made of ambitious thinkers who, like me, want to make an impact. I want to share ideas with them and explore how we could formulate the future. At Sciences Po, I hope to acquire an experience that will shape me into the driven, successful journalist I later want to become and to help me achieve my goals for change, all while bringing something different to the table.