The course director of your previous college has invited you to attend a party for new students, and he has also asked you to give a talk about studying overseas. You have an important examination on the same day so you cannot attend the party. Write a letter to the director to apologize and to explain why you cannot attend the event. Suggest another date when you could give your talk.

Dear director, I am your old student who graduated from
this
college
last
year. I am writing
this
letter to draw your attention towards the invitation you gave me
last
week. Sir, as you know I am now in the 3rd year of my medical degree which is the most difficult and time-consuming module in our full course. My exams are held
this
coming week ,
however
, unfortunately, I will be unable to attend the program to which you invited me. My
last
paper will be on the 3rd of October and after that, I can come to give a completely prepared lecture to your present students regarding the education system in foreign countries as they already have presentations day on Friday ,
as a result
, it will not compromise their study classes. I was wondering if you could forgive me for my absence from your program and please give me an appointment on the mentioned date and day above. Yours Sincerely, Sana Ghani.
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