5000 Ocean Way, Apt. 4
Yourtown, FL 31000

January 2, 200X

Ms. Cynthia S. Kennedy, Manager
Evergreen Environmental Organization
1400 Old World Street
Tacoma, WA 98333

Dear Ms. Kennedy:

Dr. Smith, professor of Environmental Studies at Stetson University, suggested that I contact you. He thought that you would be in an excellent position as an alumna to assist me with a career decision.

As an environmental studies student, I am exploring which career path to pursue. Water quality management, water resource planning, or hydrology all sound interesting to me at this point, but I would like to get your advice and insight as well as a better handle on the day-to-day activities of an environmentalist.

I will call you next week to see if we can arrange a brief meeting at your convenience. Thank you for considering my request.

Sincerely,

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Rachel Carson
(386) 555-5555