Students take classes in various scientific disciplines and information technology. Classes are taught in English. Non-native English speaking participants take English language courses, as well as science courses. Field trips provide an opportunity for students to learn outside the classroom. This component offers students an opportunity to interact with practicing non-university scientists.
Meetings take place in the scientists' places of employment.
All of the teachers in the program are selected individually - both for their science teaching experience and their interest in working with students from other cultures. In order to be accepted into the program, students must speak some English and demonstrate a high level of academic ability and achievement, including an interest in and proclivity for science or technology. For more information, visit the web site created by the 1998 students from Shanghai, China. During their stay, students spend some weekends with host families. Host families are friends and colleagues of GSE, including many practicing scientists, who open their homes to visiting students.