In honor of the GEO strike commencing tomorrow, I've compiled a list of the various types of GSIs I've come across in my time here and whether or not you should drop their sections if you come across them.

The Awkward Non-English Speaking GSI - It may be unfair, but this is probably the image that jumps to mind when first hearing the word "GSI." If you haven't had one of these yet, you probably don't go to this school, as they make up I'd say at least 40% of graduate student instructors. They are largely useless because as admirable as it is they've come all the way over here to get a degree, I simply cannot learn Calculus while trying to figure out where the "whore" in the graph is (three months later I discovered she meant "hole"). I'm not smart, I need to learn my class material in English, I can't be wasting time translating each class word for word.
Stay or go? - Transfer, you have to. It's not worth your grade to stick around just cause you feel bad for dropping their section.

The Cool Non-English Speaking GSI - These GSIs speak slightly better English than the last set, and they usually have a pretty good sense of humor about their language barriers. Instead of getting all pissy, they are open to correction and you will often find them using many hilarious phrases due to the language gap. Who knows, you might actually learn something about another culture as well.
Stay or go? - Stay, some of my favorite GSIs have barely spoken English, but they were awesome nonetheless because they had a sense of humor about it.

The Hot GSI - Danger! Danger! Approach with caution. Every once in awhile you will get a hot GSI. For girls, this is more of a cause for celebration than for guys. I've known a few girls that have hooked up with their GSIs (and recieved the appropriate grades) and even those that kept it professional, still got some extra sympathy by showing up at office hours and batting their eyelashes. Guys, it doesn't work that way. Chances are you'll be slapped with a harrasment complaint faster than you can say "hey I like your shirt."
Stay or go? - Girls, stay, your GPA will thank you. Guys, peace out. It's not worth the distraction or the risk.

The Lazy GSI - My favorite kind, but only if the class is easy. This is the type of GSI that will let you out half an hour early (in a one hour discussion) if you promise not to tell anyone. Or will come in, tell you they're hung over, and proceed to turn the lights off and put their heads  on their desk after popping in Friends Season 4 to "teach you about social interactions among different personality types." Right.
Stay or go? - Stay, if it's an easy class, transfer if you actually like, want to learn.

The Hyper-Competent GSI - These GSIs are often anal-retentive and often bitch people out for doing things like glancing at a newspaper lying on the ground or checking their cell phone to see what time is. On the other hand, they'll probably go over every homework problem in excruciating detail, hold seven sets of office hours the week before an exam, and all around will help your grade if you can put up with them.
Stay or go? - Stay, these GSIs usually only show up in hard classes, so you'll probably need their help to stay a float. God knows you'll never actually learn anything in an Econ 401 lecture.

Alright, now get out there and enjoy your GSI-induced holiday!