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

Dear Tom, How are you? It's been ages since we

last

spoke.

First

of all, congratulations on getting admission to one of the renowned institutes of Melbourne. I'm just writing to give you some tips on your future accommodation. Actually, I did not stay in the college hostel because the facilities there are extremely poor, and the kitchen is very unhygienic. So, I rented a flat in the high-rise apartments which are right across the road once you get out of the university's main gate. If you don't get a flat there,

then

you could upload your details and accommodation specifications on the university website, and one of the student council's members will definitely help you hunt for a place. Apart from that, I'm

also

sharing a few contact numbers of some good real estate agents in the area, and you can call them. The mistakes that students often make while choosing their accommodation is they think the costlier it is the better amenities it would offer, but

that is

not the case. You should look for something

that is

in your budget, and don't overspend as you'll need some money for your projects as well.

Also

, keep in mind to not rent a flat whose owner stays there as they tend to put a lot of restrictions, and I know you'll not like it. Anyway, you have my new number, so drop a text or call me in case you have issues finding a suitable place. Speak soon! Warm wishes, Garry