A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/she has asked for your advice about studying the subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • Give details of the course you took at the university • Explain why you recommend the university • Give some advice about how to apply

Hi Jhon,
Firstly
, I'm glad that you're considering studying computer science at The
University
of Jakarta. Trust me!, you'll never regret taking up
this
course the same way I do. It will teach you from A to Z about computer science during the 8-semester duration, both theoretical and practical.
Also
, you'll have an opportunity to attend on-the-job training at major IT companies
such
as Google and Facebook. Best of all, you'll get paid by these firms too. How cool is that?!
Secondly
, taking computer science at the
university
opens up gates towards the most precious workplaces because the alumni network is extremely wide. Many alumni are still well-connected to the campus and keen to share information about the current technological trends and demands.
Therefore
, I'd say your decision to study at The
University
of Jakarta is excellent.
Finally
, I'd advise you to check up on the
university
website regularly because the announcement for new student admission can take place at any time soon, and you don't want to miss it once it gets posted. The post will share step-by-step applying for
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subjects and all requirements. In the meantime, you can prepare a copy of your official ID and transcripts of all of your previous educations as they will cut off preparation time significantly. That's it and let me know if you have any doubts. Your friend Sur
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The Closing

The style of the letter determine how you have to close it.

Check out the suggested closing sentences for each type of letter in the General IELTS Test. The closing sentence should be the last sentence of your letter.

Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)

  • Yours faithfully,

Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)

  • Yours sincerely,

Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)

  • Best regards,
  • Warm wishes,

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • prospective student
  • alma mater
  • curriculum
  • faculty
  • state-of-the-art
  • extramural
  • scholarly pursuits
  • cohort
  • accreditations
  • holistic development
  • pedagogy
  • thesis
  • dissertation
  • prerequisites
  • mentorship
  • application portal
  • tuition fees
  • scholarships
  • financial aid
  • internship opportunities
  • networking events
  • career services
  • personal statement
  • deadline
  • admissions office
  • recommendation letters
  • portfolio
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