There is an ATM machine at the entrance. AmEx is not near the University. Normally, the best rates for changing money are not found at the airport, because banks there have a monopoly. Once settled, students exchange information about good places to change money. It is usually disadvantageous to change money at night or on weekends because the number of places open then limits the competition.
Many places offer exchange with no commission, but usually give less advantageous rates.
We strongly suggest that you keep any health insurance you have current. If you do not have health insurance, the International Student I.D. Card, which provides you with discount entrance fees to many sights, comes with some health insurance. Otherwise you can purchase insurance commercially. Click here for more info Council Travel. We strongly suggest that you bring with you at least an extra months supply of whatever medications you take, as well as original prescriptions from your doctor for both your medications and glasses.