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 your 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

Dear Tom, Hope my letter finds you well. I am absolutely delighted to
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share the news with you that my scholarship application for PhD
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Texas A & M University has been successful and I am flying to
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early
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month. Being an overseas student, I will be only doing two courses
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the
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semester so that I don’t put undue pressure on myself, especially away from my family.
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of the week. As you know, I’m a homesick person and I would like to engage myself in other activities so that I don’t miss home all the time.
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, I would like to gain some local experience and build up my resume for future opportunities. I was just wondering if you could help me to write an
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resume and provide some suggestions of the recruiters who hire part-time employees. I can’t wait to meet you in person after 5 years and have a whale of a time. Best regards, John
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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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