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Useful resources

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 (requires login to student portal). 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 - including information about medical and travel insurance
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - An excellent source of information about health matters worldwide.
World Health Organization (WHO)

Safety Matters

KEI Emergency Action Plan
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.

Staying in Touch

KEI Facebook page
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
Cybercafe Search Engine - find the nearest cybercafes 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

Tips Login to the student portal to view resources specific to your program of interest including:

Program predeparture guides
Country-specific safety facts
Estimated budgets
Alumni contact information
Scholarship and grant guidelines

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