You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter - Give details of your study plans - Explain why you want to get a part-time job - Suggest how your friend could help you find a job

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Dear Amy, Hope
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letter finds you in the pink of health. I am very excited to let you know that I got accepted to
Albany
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State University. Having said that, I am anxious about the expense part now. As you have been living in
Albany
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for
sometime
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now, I would require your help to find a part-time job in
Albany
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to cover my living
expenses
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.
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with, I have been accepted for the master's degree
program
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in computer science at
Albany
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State University. The
program
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is a
two year
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full time
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program
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. My classes begin in June
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year.
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I have received
scholarship
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for the
program
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, it is only sufficient to cover my course
expenses
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. I have researched extensively about living
expenses
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in
Albany
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. The rent along with other
expenses
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like food
are
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simply unaffordable for me to bear.
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I would need a part-time job to make ends meet.
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, if you could look up
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apply
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part-time jobs in local job sites it will be very helpful. I am willing to work as an attendant at a gas station or wait tables at restaurants. Since you are well connected can you enquire if there are any suitable openings? Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Regards, Joe.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Educational aspirations
  • Work experience
  • Financial independence
  • Resume (or CV)
  • Local job market
  • International student
  • Legal requirements
  • Student work permit
  • Employment trends
  • Time management
  • Networking
  • A part-time position
  • Balance studies and work
  • Job hunting strategies
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