Jajang Maja
Tanjung Priok Street
Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta
08967897890
July 22, 2014
Graduate Program Director
Oxford University
United Kingdom
Attn: Graduate Selection Committee
With this letter, I would like
to express my interest in studying at the Oxford University as an computer
science student. I am currently studying bachelor’s degree programme in
information systems at Gunadarma University in Indonesia. Having looked through
the materials of the foreign department of my university, I was very delighted
to find the opportunity to spend one semester learn programming at the Oxford
University. I have decided to apply for this programme because I am sure it
would strongly enrich my future studies and help me in my prospective career.
Moreover I consider this programme as a great opportunity to get in touch with
British culture and educational system. Last but not least, I am very curious
about different approaches to the computer science at the foreign university.
I have chosen to apply for
Oxford University, because I really like its module system of study. I
specially appreciate the wide range of offered modules and the freedom in
making your study plan. Many of the modules offered are unique for me, because
there is no equivalent at my home university. Very important for me is also an
“Excellent” rating for teaching of the computer science department and the
overall friendly atmosphere at both the university as well as the city. The
third main reason why I have chosen Oxford University is its Urban and Regional
Policy Research Institute. It specializes in interdisciplinary research on key
regional and urban policy issues, which is the field of computer science very
familiar to me.
During my prior studies I have
found out, that I would like to specialize in java programming and networking.
The Oxford University of gives me a chance to get in touch with these subjects
through modules from both Computer Science Depatment. In my last year at the
Gunadarma University I worked on PT Unilever Indonesia as Junior Programmer. I
really liked my project and I am keen to continue in it. I would like to use my
stay in Oxford University for further developing my skills in empirical
research and starting working on my diploma project. The possibilities that
gives me Oxford University further expand those at my home university. I would
take modules focusing on Java Programming and Networking Studies.
I would very much like to spend
one semester at the Oxford University. This would give me a chance to deepen my
programming knowledge in the inspiring, creative, and cosmopolite environment
of one of the largest British universities. Furthermore I could improve my
English and increase my confidence in passing the TOEFL examinations after I
return. Moreover, I am confident that my experience in London would be
extremely exciting, fun, and valuable for both my studies and overall general
development.
Yours faithfully,
Jajang Maja Kurniawan
Respectfully yours,
Yuliana Altiano
