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Cambridge English Advanced Practice Tests 2015: Test 7, Writing Part 2 - Letter

Task: You have received a letter from a younger friend asking for your advice.
          I am really worried - I've got to decide whether to go to university miles away from all my mates and family, or not bother and take a job locally working for a computer company (you know I love anything technical!). It might possibly lead to promotion in the long-term, but I know that university has loads of benefits. Have you ever regretted going to university? What did you gain or lose from it? What should I do?



Hi Jack!

Great to hear from you and congrats on passing your exams. I hope I can help you make the right decision, so hear it goes!

For me, university was the best experience I've ever had and I don't regret it at all. First, I learned a lot about technical stuff, but more importantly university is a place where I gained life skills and got to know myself even better as there were some difficult times as always. Besides that, I met lots of people from all walks of life and some of them are still my friends. Also, I was lucky enough to travel a lot, see the world and I have great memories that will stay with me forever.

On the other hand, there were some downsides of course. Most of the time, I was focused on studying and doing projects, and wasn't able to go out and party with my friends. I was living in a flat with another girl who was very untidy and we didn't get on well at all. On the top of that, my monthly expenses were extremely high and I was barely surviving at times.

I don't really know what to advise. I believe that with a university degree you'll be able to find a well-paid job and you'll gain lots of other skills, but if computers are your thing and you want to start earning now, then go for it!

I think that's all for now. Do write soon and let me know what you decide.

All the best,
Andjela

(259 words)

Disclaimer: All of the opinions stated are my own. There is no intention of harming anyone or anything. This post is written for CAE writing purpose only.










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