An email to a friend on taking a gap year

Dear John,

    Some days ago you asked me advice on studying abroad. I don’t have much experience on that but I think that you should study in another country because you are a very good student and in this country you won’t get anywhere.

     As I see it, the pros of studying abroad are more than the cons. Some pros are that if you decide to study abroad, you will have more opportunities in the work market. You will also become more open-minded towards new concepts and ideas. In fact, you  will be a book full of stories that never end.

    However, if you go, you will miss your parents very much. But if you want that so badly, it is the price to pay.

    Now, only you know what to do. I can’t help you more.

    Good luck with your choice.

    Goodbye,

     Xxx

     Sofia (9ºA)

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Dear Marta,

How are you doing? I hope everything is fine.

I received your email where you asked for advice on studying abroad.

Well, since I have been to London to study, I can tell that there are some good things as well as some bad things.

First of all, you are in a different country with people you don’t know, which can be really cool, but kind of intimidating, too. You will miss your family. It will be scary. But, on the hand, you’ll get to explore amazing places with people that will become close friends. Your English (or any other language that you’re studying) will improve. You’ll create a bond with the city you’re in.

Overall, it will be an amazing experience. Yes, it can be scary thinking of being in a place you’ve never been to before, with people you’ve never seen, but it’s a lifetime experience and you are so lucky to be able to do it.