Marielos R. — Mother of Daniel Argueta Rosales

GESP made a huge difference for our family. Without their help, a boarding-school education in the U.S. would have felt out of reach for us. They guided us through every step of the process, from finding the right schools to applying for financial aid, which can be overwhelming when you're doing it from another country.

What helped us most was knowing we weren't alone. They were always available to answer our questions, and that gave us a lot of peace of mind, especially when our son was far from home for the first time. We're very grateful for their support.

Things are going really well. He's now in his second year at Dickinson College, and he seems much more settled and confident than last year. Balancing classes and soccer isn't easy, but he's learned to stay organized, and we're very proud of his effort. He also has a great group of friends, which has made being away from home much easier.

We miss him, but watching him grow and become more independent has been very rewarding. We're so grateful to GESP for making this possible

I would tell them to go for it, but to be prepared. It's a big change for the whole family, and the first months can be hard, both for the student and for the parents at home. But the opportunities that come with it are worth it.

My advice is to stay in close communication with your child, be patient while they adjust, and lean on programs like GESP that know the process well. And for the students: work hard, be open to new experiences, and don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it.