How do students stay in contact with people back home?
GESI encourages students and parents to discuss how, and how often, they will communicate prior to the start of the program. All GESI participants will receive a cell phone upon arriving in-country. These phones can be called from the US, at families’ cost, or can be loaded with money to call the US, putting the cost burden on the student. Alumni recommend making an appointment to call home or to receive a call. Emails are also effective means of communication if students have Internet access.
