Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email • describe where you lived when you were a student at the university • recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation.

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Dear Jenna, Hope you are doing fine today. I was thrilled to hear from you and happy to know that you have
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decided to take up a History course in the same university where I studied and am glad that you reached out to me for advice. 
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, during my studies at that university, I was staying in a room provided by the college in a shared room with another student.
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, I did face some challenges with respect to travelling to my part-time work in the centre of the city. So, I think it would be better if you opt for a private place in Mumbai close to East Road through an online agency. Attaching the details of the agency which provides places based on our preference and offer various service like packing and moving.
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, as you are already aware of the expensive accommodation, you should thoroughly check the market which caters for the needs of a student and
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choose wisely because most of the students miss
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step and end up paying huge rent.
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, if you are looking for a roommate, ensure you accept a student and get a proper background check for security reasons. Let me know if you need more assistance. Congratulations again!Good luck! Warm wishes, Farhana Jabeen
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • dormitories
  • rental agreements
  • house-hunting
  • budgeting
  • commute
  • utilities
  • security deposit
  • lease
  • proximity
  • amenities
  • landlord
  • tenant rights
  • real estate agent
  • furnished/unfurnished
  • flatmates
  • on-campus/off-campus living
  • viewings
  • public transportation
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