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You have a friend who lives in a city abroad. You have decided that you would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in this city. Write to your friend explaining what you would like to do. Tell him/her what type of work or studies you have been doing for the past few years and ask for assistance in contacting an appropriate institution.

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Dear Tasha, I hope you are well and settling into your new job. I have decided to quit my job to pursue a post graduate degree from an institution in Texas and knowing how familiar you are with the city, I will need your help to make
this
 dream a reality. I will like to pursue a post graduate degree in Public Relations as I am positive
this
 is a major step towards career advancement. You know how passionate I am about public relations and how I have been able to work with best financial institutions in my country in the past three years. I
however
 feel it is time to learn more, especially in my core areas which are client relations, press relations and crisis resolution, and my findings have shown that there are reputable institutions in Texas. I am a bit confused as to which to actually settle for; I will need your help to contact some of these schools, bearing in mind factors
such
 as proximity to town, fees and duration of study. I won't mind if there is any that will be ready to offer a partial scholarship. Your assistance at
this
 time will be greatly appreciated. Thank you Yours Sincerely Toyin

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