Are you ready to go abroad? Have you thought about how to stay in touch with family and friends at home? What the weather is like in the host country? What is the time difference? What medical precautions might you need? What is the currency exchange rate in the host country?

We've compiled a list of useful resources to help you answer these and other questions. You should also refer to KEI's literature, including this website and predeparture guides. And as always, our advisors will be glad to assist you, so don't hesitate to call or email.

Health Matters

• KEI's Health & Safety Page
• KEI's Medical & Travel Insurance
• Student Study Abroad Safety Handbook
• HTH Student Insurance - For students who want additional insurance coverage.
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - An excellent source of information about health matters worldwide.
• World Health Organization (WHO)

Safety Matters

• U.S. Department of State & Embassies Abroad
• Department of State Travel Warnings
• Canadian Embassies Abroad
• Safety Abroad First Educational Travel Information (SAFETI)
• Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)
• CIA World Factbook - comprehensive source of information.
• Hot Spots - A concise analysis of current security, aviation and international travel.

Staying in Touch

• Skype - an excellent and affordable way to stay in touch with family and friends in real time.
• Yahoo.com - reliable email accounts for free.
• CallingCard.com - one of the cheapest pre-paid calling card rates we could find
• Cybercafé Search Engine - find the nearest cybercafés around the world

Travel & Weather Abroad

• Passport Services
• U.S. Customs Services
• Travelocity.com - On-line ticket agent. Find cheap international and domestic tickets
• Orbitz.com - Another on-line ticket agent.
• Expedia.com - Yet another on-line ticket agent.
• STA Travel - Good prices on tickets for students (sometimes).
• Train Travel in Europe
• LonelyPlanet.com - Good source of tourist-oriented information.
• KEI World - maps of all KEI program locations
• Google Maps - more maps of the world, directions and more.
• World Time Server - find the time around the world

Money Matters

• Currency Converter
• Worldwide Bank Directory - In case you want to open a bank account at the host site.
• Western Union - money transfers worldwide; good for emergencies but a bit expensive
• Worldwide MasterCard ATM Locations - Accepting MasterCard, Maestro and Cirrus
• Worldwide Visa ATM Locations - Accepting Visa, Visa Electron and Plus