Skype & WhatsApp

Students typically keep in touch with friends and family using web services at low or no cost.  Former study abroad students have recommended using Skype, a free software or app download that allows you to talk to other users or call/text phones: http://www.skype.com. Apps like Google Hangout, Viber, and Facetime are also popular.

WhatsApp is a very popular, free communication platform.  Like Skype or GoogleVoice, it allows students to keep in touch with friends and family, via text and phone, using an internet connection.  We strongly recommend that you download WhatsApp before going abroad, you’ll find it’s used a lot!