A Routine Request for a Letter of Recommendation from the Instructor
My assignment requires a paper written as a letter of recommendation. Sources/references aren’t
needed. I’ll attach detailed instructions. Thank you
A ROUTINE REQUEST 2
Date 19/7/2014
To the instructor
Florida International University
Address xxx
Dear Sir/Madam
RE: REQUEST FOR A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
I am delighted to seize the opportunity to write this letter to you, which is primarily aimed at
requesting for your recommendation. I have earned a scholarship at an international university
and it is mandatory that I get a recommendation from an important figure in the course of my
life, such as you. It is on this ground that I humbly make this request to enable me pursue my
career and achieve my dreams.
My name is XXX; I have studied at Florida International University for the last four years, where
you have been my instructor for the last two years. I have had a cordial working relationship with
you for the period we have known each other. At one point, you gave me an opportunity to talk
to elementary students on the use of drugs during an initiative dubbed, ‘giving back to the
community’. The programme was one of the initiatives of the university to participate in
corporate responsibility.
I am a dedicated and a hardworking individual. This is manifest from my exemplary
performance in my studies as well as co-curricular activities. I have won various awards at the
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university in different categories. I was awarded with a first class division in my studies. In
addition, I received numerous awards in various categories in academics. In co-curricular
activities, I participated in athletics and managed to win two silver medals. I also participated in
various programs at the university such as providing training and counseling services at the
various high schools in the state. As a leader of the university student body, I managed to
spearhead an initiative geared at promoting creativity among the university students. I also
worked as a volunteer after my studies, with the United Nations for duration of three months.
These opportunities allowed me to put in practice my skills and knowledge, as well as to learn
more skills of working with others. I came to embrace the spirit of teamwork and unity working
together with my fellow colleagues. I am creative and embrace new ideas. Working as a
volunteer with UN, I managed to develop a program that was adopted to help in reduction of
poverty in the third world countries.
I would like the letter to be mailed to the director of foreign studies -University of Boston. The
board of the University has the mandate of reviewing the letter and ascertaining the authenticity
of the information provided. The letter should reach the office before the end of the month on 29
July, 2014. The university is very strict on deadlines and any letter that is accessed after the date
is cancelled. I have enclosed a preaddressed stamped envelope to facilitate the sending of the
letter to the above-mentioned institution.
As I conclude, I would like to send my gratitude for taking your time to go through the letter and
to provide a recommendation. I hope that this opportunity will impact on my studies and make
me realize my dreams. I furthermore, extend my thanks in advance as I wish you all the best in
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your endeavors. I am available and you can reach me through my email or telephone number
provided in case of any questions for clarification.
Thank you in advance
Yours sincerely
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