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Alyssa PanyawaiSchool:University of California San Diego Abroad Location: Spain |
Studying abroad is an experience every student should definitely take advantage of... | |
| Living with a host family meant that I was forced to practice my Spanish, which was great, because I couldn't rely on speaking English ... | |
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PRINTSocial Network, VoIP and More
There are lots of other ways you can communicate via the internet, including internet phone calls, video chat, instant messaging, social networks, blogs and of course email. These services are often free or affordable, so if you have regular internet access, consider using these methods to keep in touch.
Internet phone calls, video chat and instant messaging work in “real time,” so you will have to be aware of time zones. One benefit of video chat is that you can see your friends and family and they can see you, even though you’ll be thousands of miles away.
With email, social networks and blogs, you don’t have to worry about time zones. These three methods can be a good way to update all of your friends and family at once by posting pictures and writing about your activities.
Be sure to use DiversityAbroad.com to share videos, picture, blogs and more while you’re abroad.
Must Ask Questions
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How much does it cost
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for me to call people at home?
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for people at home to call me?
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to use the internet?
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to send postcards and letters home?
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How often should I call home?
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How often will I be able to access the internet? A phone?
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Will my cell phone work abroad? Do I need to rent or buy a new phone overseas?
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Where and when is it culturally appropriate for me to take cell phone calls?