This often-asked question gets a positive “no.” The reason? It is a drawback to making new friends and getting to know your host country. By the end of the first day you will have made many new friends.
How can my parents and friends contact me while I’m abroad?
Your family and friends may write to you in care of the local Experiment representative who knows your whereabouts at all times. To insure your total immersion in the culture, we strongly discourage visits and phone calls from family and friends.