The following are the first two paragraphs of a motivation letter for a Dutch student applying to an exchange program.
Dear Sir / Madam,
Bachelor exchange is about new experiences. Getting to know yourself better, getting to know new people, new environments. I would be honoured to be considered as a part of an experience like this.
Let [...]

Here is another essay from an ESL student on education
Study is the most important thing in our life, we will always learn in the whole life. Everyone want to study more than what they get in the present. University where everyone wants to be in is the highest degree in education. In university, people can [...]

Here’s the first paragraph of the admissions essay (also known as a personal statement) of an ESL economics student.
Being born and raised in a country where there were not many opportunities for women to get education and become successful in life. My mom did not go to college because women were not really encouraged [...]

Here’s the first paragraph of a personal statement for someone who hopes to study film.
For as long as I can remember, I have found the concept of life fascinating. Everyday I find myself questioning the past, present and future in hopes to maybe understand a little more about why I am here, what will happen [...]