Dear Professor Akihito Kamata,
At first I’d like to say “Thank you very much for your kindness” and I’d like to introduce myself again. My name is Pornwimon Rawanprakhon, a Ph.D student in Educational Research and Evaluation Program, Faculty of Education, Mahasarakham University, Thailand who is Dr.Yannapat’s student and introduce before this.
There is an exchange program for Ph.D. students to study in abroad university in related field of research.Currently, I am interesting in conduct a research for my dissertation on about “Using Multidimensional Item Response Theory to Evaluate Educational and Psychological Test” and the other is Mr.Inthaseng Inthalaxa who from LAOS is interesting about “Internal quality assurance in Higher Education of LAOS PDR”
Therefore, I am writing to you with the following purposes.
1. In acquiring a place of enrollment in the Southern Methodist University (SMU) in the related field or area of my study for academic exchange program for the period of two months enrollment, starting from October to November 2015. (or maybe two to six months)
2. In need of an academic advisor from SMU to supervise me and shape up my research. I respectfully expect SMU to kindly introduce and provide me a professor to coach and share academic insight on my research throughout my enrollment in the SMU.
3. In acquiring of research and journal publishing. I highly expect to be able to get a place to publish the article of my study in SMU’s academic journal.
Regarding to the purposes stating above, please provide me some more useful information in detail, if possible, about the following topics as they are helpful for me to prepare in advanced.
1. English language proficiency: Is it necessary for me to have a language proficiency test certificate or to attend the language course? If so, how much is the fee of the language course?
2. Fees of enrollment in the university.
3. The frequency of time that I will be allowed to meet my advisor during my enrollment.
4. A host family system: Is there a host family program for international student provided by the university and how to apply for that?
5. Housing and fees.
From expressing my objectives of intention to enroll in SMU mentioned above, I am confident that I will bring a high level of energy and enthusiasm to the related program I am intent to enroll. I am sure to exceed your expectations, because of both my academic and interpersonal skills as well as my work experience. (See my CV’s attached in this letter)
If there are any questions, please feel free to write to me:
[email protected].
Thank you for consideration of my application, and I look forward to your acceptance.
Sincerely yours,
Pornwimon Rawanprakhon