Travelling has always been a huge passion of mine. It is fascinating to explore new cultures and to understand different ways of living in foreign countries. I know this might be a once in a lifetime opportunity to fulfil my dream of living abroad.
When you start to write, think about what you want to accomplish. Actually, when you start doing anything, think about what you want to accomplish, what effect you want to have. With this essay, I think you want to make the reader feel a sense of obligation to enable you to continue your excellent process because of your great attitude and carefully designed, detailed plan for the future.
So if that is the purpose, the sentences above do not help. Make sure all your sentences are either keeping the reader's interest or fulfilling your purpose...
All these below are too broad and general to be inspirational. You need to state an intention, boldly! You need to give them something to remember you by.
:-)
a broad interest in many subject areas.
my ambition to learn new things,
my desire to experience new adventures