Kentucky Institute for International Studies / KIIS
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Kentucky Institute for International Studies / KIIS is a program provider offering 26 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad abroad programs in 22 countries such as Italy, Ecuador, Japan, and Denmark.
The Kentucky Institute for International Studies (KIIS) is a non-profit consortium of colleges and universities.
Since 1975, KIIS has provided international educational experiences in Europe, Asia, Africa, Canada, and Latin America for over 9000 participants.
KIIS currently offers 24 summer and 4 semester study-abroad programs in Argentina, Austria-Bregenz, Berlin, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, Greece, Istanbul, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Munich, Paris, Prague, Quebec, Salzburg, Slavic Europe (Poland/Ukraine), Spain, and Tanzania.
KIIS also coordinates professional development programs for health care workers, law enforcement, seminarians, social workers, and teachers.
KIIS is recognized as a leader in international education and is one of the most cost-effective study abroad organizations in the United States. We strive to provide the widest range of students and faculty from across the academic spectrum with a life-changing international experience.
KIIS has four primary objectives:
- to establish high-quality, low-cost, academically sound study abroad programs for students
- to provide faculty from member institutions a means for professional growth
- to create language and culture programs for professionals and develop links with their counterparts in foreign countries
- to promote the study of foreign languages.
KIIS also seeks to develop new opportunities for international experiences which meet the needs of students, faculty, academic institutions, and community organizations, always taking into consideration the changing times and shifting demands of a global society.
Visit https://www.kiis.org/ for detailed program information.
Study Abroad with Kentucky Institute for International Studies / KIIS
"Yes. I learned more about myself when I was there."
Lacey C Ball State University
"I loved this experience. All I want to do is go back and do it again and again. It changed my life!"
Heather W Murray State University
"Absolutely wonderful. Its a real eye opener to go to another country."
Audrey V University of Louisville
"I gained new friendships, began to acquire a new language, and experienced many cultural elements different than those I'd been familiar with. After this trip I have found it even more easy to relate with foreign exchange students at my home campus. I feel even more like pursuing a career in teaching english as a new language ..."
Kyra C University of Evansville
"yes, very! I definitely improved with my language and speaking skills!"
Hannah F Berea College
"I learned some tricks to living cheaply in Europe. I would do the same program again, but I don't think I need to go back to Spain again on my own. "
Lucas W Berea College
"First, my Spanish has improved tremendously from the beginning of my time in Merida to today. I have met so many new people, and made important contacts for possible future internships in Merida. Being in Mexico and seeing the discrepancy between the education in both city life and country life has solidified my desire to chang..."
Cassandra H Berea College
"Though I could have chose a program closer related to my interests, the program provided a very holistic experience by offering excursion experience but leaving the rest to the student to discover."
Matthew C Berea College
"I would have to say that my study abroad experience was defintely worthwhile! I took a culture class while in France, so my understanding of the French and their culture grew. I recognized some of my strengths and some of my weaknesses. I feel much more comfortable travelling in foreign countries. While in France, I also visted ..."
Kathleen B Morehead State University
"My study abroad experience was very worthwhile. In addition to the Spanish language, I learned about the culture of Spain and the history that shaped it into the country it is today. I feel much more connected to the rest of the world now."
Susan A Morehead State University
"Words cannot fully describe how much this program has changed my life. It was the best decision I ever made."
Luke G Morehead State University
