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
"I am glad I got to explainer new countries and cultures in a safe environment."
A student Berea College
"It was worthwhile, I learned a few phrases in Arabic to communicate with locals, I learned the history of monuments, and buildings, and how it has shaped Egypt now. I learned new soft skills such as being flexible with changes, open-minded to a different atmosphere and being curious about what we encountered. "
Nancy L Berea College
"I gained an openness for the world around me and a curiosity to see what else is out there. "
A student Berea College
"The biggest thing I gained from this experience is the confidence and drive to travel abroad again and experience new cultures as I have done with the Egypt trip."
A student Berea College
"Yes it was extremely worthwhile. I learned a lot about my own likes and dislikes. I also learned about people's values and how to live outside of my comfort zone for an extended period of time."
A student Berea College
"I became a much better photographer and enjoyed every second of it"
Jacob McCowan Berea College
"I learned that there are noticeable differences between how people live in different countries, even in first world countries. Not just in the food we eat or language we speak either. People behave differently, and things that are normal or acceptable in one country, may not be in another. It was incredibly worthwhile. ..."
Rodney Dale Grant Berea College
"I learned a lot about the food in Paris and Munich. It was a great experience but it definitely could have been better and I feel like I did not get the best "bang for my buck.""
A student Berea College
"I have studied abroad before but this was the first time in which I was studying abroad without having taking a course in either German or French. It was a bit hard but overall an amazing experience and hope to go back in the near future."
A student Berea College
"I gained experience abroad that challenged me to get out of my comfort zone. I learned that I am capable of traveling afar and can be more confident than I thought. "
Brianna Halliwell Berea College
"I learned a lot about the history of Mexico and how the ancient culture is integrated into modern society. "
Julia Roberts Berea College
"I'm happy this was my last time being abroad with a college. Some moments were worthwhile."
Ricara Moorman Berea College
"I learn a lot about the food in Munich and Paris."
A student Berea College
"I gained knowledge on the culture of spain and the differences in how community works. It was honestly a different way of life and I appreciated how well the host family integrated us in there home. I also loved the free time we was given to explore on our own. "
Lawren Brinley Berea College
"Learned about another culture, their health system and so much more!"
A student Berea College
"Make do with what you have. Maximize your resources to bring about good outcomes. It was worthwhile."
A student Berea College
"-Language skills -Biology knowledge -New experiences"
A student Berea College
"I've learned from traveling abroad of the immense potential of growth that exposure to foreign environments offers on every level of one’s personality. My time traveling domestically and abroad has helped shape me into the sort of determined, inquisitive, and empathetic person that I have become. Rarely, with such experiences, a..."
Elijah Nicholson-Messmer Berea College
"I learned that the people of the areas we visited are a lot more alike to us Americans that is portrayed in the media."
Nyra Egypt Cullom Berea College
"I gained of lot cultural insight while being there. I learned to look at cultural differences and understand them. It was extremely worthwhile."
Joana Medina Vega Berea College
"I learn a lot about Paris and its culture, as well as learning many things from my courses and tying those things back to France and Paris in particular. It was so worth-while!"
A student Berea College
"I learned a lot about the people's culture and also how Moroccans live with outsider. My main focus was to learn who and what do Moroccans identify themselves as. I am so glad that my answer was fully answered by the end of the program"
A student Berea College
"I gained culture knowledge, fashion sense, confidence and some language skills in Japanese. Yes, the experience was worth every single penny!"
Ericah Martinez Berea College
"I learned to be patient. It was worth it."
Christopher Malpartida Berea College
"Yes it was worthwhile. I had never been abroad so I got to see a new culture. "
Melanie Andres Berea College
