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Originally Posted by awhig
Main problem is how to start. Should one start like this :
"Sir/Mam, I came to know about the Univ. decisions for not considering me for RAship." [It is very heartening to know and feeling angry........]
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Awhig, don't start like that man.......
It is understood when you write to prof for RA that you have not been offered any RAship or TAship......but definitely you were considered.....
what I can suggest is:
Dear Prof. XYZ,
(intro.) I am ABC an international student being admitted to so and so program for fall 2005 "without and aid" (this is optional, i wont write in my mail, they (profs) need people who are capable of pushing their research work ahead.........not people who need funding to support their studies)........i have __ degree from xyz university with __ GPA or __%/class. with __ years of experience in __field/topic. I am
(main para)
being at university or job for __ years has given me experience in .......(elaborate, your work experience but this shouldn't exceed more than 3-4 lines)......then mention how his/her research is related with your studies at graduate program or how it connects with your previous experience.........try to substantiate your claim with papers, communications, presentations, seminars whatever you can show.......
then conclude by saying you are interested in joining his/her lab as RA and are forwarding your CV for consideration........
Sincerely,
ABC
i think this should do........
all the best!!