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Ever wonder what your students are experiencing abroad? Each year KEI arranges low-cost evaluation visits to our program locations so that study abroad advisors and academic faculty gain a better understanding and familiarity of our programs. Participants have the opportunity to explore the host city and culture, tour the campus, observe classes, become acquainted with KEI On-Site Staff, professors and administrators, visit housing facilities and speak with current participants.

Participating in a KEI evaluation visit will enable you to offer advice based on first-hand experience. You will be better equipped to decide which students will benefit from the program, and which options (courses, internships, etc.) are best suited for each student.

Upcoming Site Visits

The following site visits are being planned for the next academic year.
  • AFRICA: Nairobi, Kenya & Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • ASIA: Bangkok, Thailand; Pune, India & Beijing, China
  • EURASIA: Moscow & Pushchino, Russia
  • EUROPE: Dublin, Ireland; Paris, France & Leysin, Switzerland
  • ITALY: Milan & Venice

Sample Itinerary

All site visits are led by a KEI representative from the New York office who has extensive knowledge of the host location and program. Most site visits last 7 to 10 days and include 2 to 3 program locations. Please keep in mind that individual site visits are adapted to reflect the unique characteristics of the host location.

SATURDAY Departure from US
SUNDAY Arrival at the first destination, check in
City tour led by KEI On-Site Staff
Welcome reception/dinner
MONDAY Tour of campus, academic facilities, and housing
Attend a class
Lunch with KEI students
Meeting with faculty and administrators at the host institution
TUESDAY Excursions
Free evening
WEDNESDAY Travel to next program location
City tour led by KEI On-Site Staff, time permitting
THURSDAY Tour of campus, academic facilities, and housing
Attend a class
Lunch with KEI students
Meeting with faculty and administrators at the host institution
FRIDAY Excursions
Free evening
SATURDAY Return to US

Cost & Budgets

KEI leverages its contacts in the host region to keep costs to a minimum. A budget for each visit is available upon request. Please contact Eduard Mandell, Managing Director, for budget outlines. Participants should budget for the following:
  • International airfare
  • Visa, if required by the host country
  • Housing (double occupancy, unless otherwise requested)
  • Non-group meals
  • Personal expenses

KEI Affiliate institutions can apply for a KEI travel grant and/or use the KEI contributions to cover site visit costs.