History Studies, University Application, L1 History, Faculty of History, Higher Education, Academic Background, Extracurricular Activities
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A letter of application to join the faculty of history at a university, highlighting the candidate's relevant skills and experiences.
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[...] Furthermore, in this last year of high school, my choice of specialization in geopolitics has only confirmed my desire to orient myself towards history studies. In addition to the favorable grades and good comments obtained from my teachers in all subjects during this year (notably 13.20/20 in geopolitics, an average of 12/20 in SVT), I have always sought to enrich my knowledge outside the school framework. I have thus acquired a solid general culture through numerous visits to the museums (the Strasbourg Museum of Fine Arts, the Centre for the History of the Resistance and Deportation, or the Lyon Museum of Military History?), to the frequentation of libraries as well as to the viewing of numerous documentaries on history. [...]
[...] These skills and abilities seem important to me because, according to my studies, I have the ambition to present myself to the secondary teacher's competition, a profession through which I will be able to transmit my passion for history in turn and contribute to the formation of future generations. My choice to join your institution is motivated by its reputation for offering a solid, complete, and quality education, both in theoretical learning and in acquiring a methodological knowledge, essential to the teaching professions. Thank you in advance for the attention you will pay to my application, hoping that it will receive a favorable opinion from your part, and please accept, Madam ( Mr. (remind the title of the person, Sincerely and respectfully yours. [...]
[...] Example: UFR of Human Sciences or History Department) Address To the attention of (name and title of the person) Subject : Application for L1 History Madame Monsieur the (To be specified) Example: Mr. the Director of Studies or Mr. the Dean) Currently a terminal student (to specify the field/specialty)", I have the honor of addressing you with my request to join the faculty of history at your university. In fact, My school path and my hobbies have always reflected my appetite for history, culture, and heritage. [...]
