You are spending two months on a study trip abroad and need to notify your close friend back home about your temporary whereabouts and how to contact you. Prepare the necessary communications and details so your friend can write or send small items if needed.

a. Draft an e-mail to your friend informing them of your temporary overseas address, travel reason, and how long you'll be away. Keep the tone friendly and include a clear subject line.

b. Write a concise postal address block (name and address) formatted for a postcard that your friend can use to send mail to you abroad.

c. List three small, practical items your friend could send by post to you, and explain briefly why each would be useful during your trip.

d. Compose a polite closing paragraph asking your friend to write back and suggesting one topic you would like them to include in their reply.