The world is made of people of all colors and backgrounds, and part of the thrill of studying abroad is meeting people who are different than you.
Chances are you will meet people with very open attitudes and people who are unrelentingly closed-minded.
We urge you to approach your experience abroad with an open mind and to develop relationships with people from the host country.
As an American abroad, no matter what your ethnic background, your reputation precedes you.
American movies and television are exported everywhere, and a person who has never met an American in real life can only base their perceptions on these media portrayals.
Below is a list of resources and articles about ethnic diversity and discrimination at locations where KEI offers programs.
Please help keep this list updated by letting us know if links are broken or if you know of other resources.
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