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Paul: Hi, Ilya! How are you doing today?

Ilya: Hey, Paul! I’m fine, thanks. I’m just thinking about our big dream—going to America to study physics. But I’m a little stressed about it.

Paul: Me too. The universities there are amazing, but they are also very expensive. I don't have enough money to pay for tuition and living costs.

Ilya: Don't worry! I found a solution. We can apply for a student exchange program. If we pass the tests, our university will pay for the tuition fees. We will only need to pay for our personal expenses.

Paul: That is a huge relief! A student exchange program sounds perfect. So, if we don't have to pay for the tuition, how do we get there? A ship would take too long.

Ilya: We should definitely fly. It is the fastest way. We can look for cheap flights online and book them early. We can fly from Moscow directly to New York.

Paul: Okay, flying is good. But where will we live? Renting an apartment in New York is very expensive.

Ilya: We can live in a university dormitory. It is much cheaper than an apartment, and it’s on campus. We will share a room, so we can save money.

Paul: That sounds great. Living in a dorm will help us make new friends, too. Okay, I feel much better now. So, we need to apply for the exchange program, buy plane tickets, and book a dorm room.

Ilya: Exactly! Let’s start preparing the documents tonight.

Paul: Good idea. I have to go now. See you at the airport!

Ilya: See you there, Paul! Don't forget your passport!