Has anyone checked to see if they have electricity running to their lodgings?
Water,because it does require electricity to pump water.
Heat or air-conditioning? Being in Michigan AC probable isn't much of an issue,but heat sure is.
How about their classrooms,are they heat,cooled,and have lights?
Do they drive to school,or do they ride bicycles or walk? IF they ride bicycles,how do they plan on replacing chains,tires,sprockets,seats,etc,etc,etc once they get worn out or damaged.