Kentucky Institute for International Studies / KIIS
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Kentucky Institute for International Studies / KIIS is a program provider offering 17 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad abroad programs in 15 countries such as Turkey, Italy, China, and Austria.
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 learned that there are amazing humans doing amazing things outside of the US. The experience was very worthwhile."
Ishimwe Grace Berea College
"I learned mostly that Italy is the country for art! You really have to be prepared for the amount of art you are about to see! It was definitely worthwhile, in that, I have made new friends, experienced something I would not have been able to without Berea. I loved it so much!"
A student Berea College
"I gained confidence, knowledge, and a desire to see more of the world. "
A student Berea College
"I learned about how there is more to the world than Appalachia, which was very reassuring. "
A student Berea College
"I learned a lot about who Grace Callow is, how she functions in the world, and about various cultures. When I played volleyball, I got to be around people from different countries (Ukraine, the Jordan, Lithuania, Italy, Venezuela, Ecuador, Germany, and many more) so I got to hear many different, beautiful languages and learn abo..."
Grace Callow Berea College
"It's hard to encapsulate what I've learned in a few short lines. It was amazing."
Samantha A Blankenship Berea College
"I gained several useful skills and definitely sharpened my navigating skills. This experience brightened my eyes as what the world has to hold and makes me want to travel even more!"
Savannah Osborne Berea College
"Going to Italy was an incredible experience. I saw things I had learned about in classes over the years in school and experienced places I had only dreamed of. I learned so much about the history of Italy and about the culture. This trip was beyond worthwhile."
A student Berea College
"I learned a lot about Italian culture and got to finally see all of the artwork and historical sites I've learned about for so long! I wish I could take everyone I know on this trip! "
Kaylee Raymer Berea College
"it was definitely worthwhile. I learned a great deal about Italian culture and Greek and Roman mythology"
Keshia Guffey Berea College
"From the courses I took I gained a broad knowledge about the historical and social context pertaining to gender roles and religion and spirituality in Japan. I experienced first hand family relationships and gleaned much from living with a host family for a week. And as an American traveling to a different country I learned much..."
Noah Broomfield Berea College
"Language skills, travel skills, worldly skills. This is definitely something I enjoyed and would do again. "
Julie Michael Berea College
"I learned a lot about a different culture and their health care setting"
A student Berea College
"I learned a lot more Japanese language skills, social skills, and I figured out about where I want to live in Japan. I learned some of what to expect and that I can eat the food without having to worry too much about my allergies!"
Nicholas Oliver Berea College
"I gained a cultural outlook, and understanding that I could have never received staying at home."
A student Berea College
"I have learned that even though cultural norms may be different here and there, people will always just be humans. I never truly understood this until I felt it while abroad."
Cheyenne Haynes Berea College
"I learned how to be confident with my ability to travel. I learned independence and how to communicate with strangers very different from myself. "
A student Berea College
"A new language"
Caleb Gupton Berea College
"I have been abroad before so I was comfortable traveling to another country, but this was my first time to this country and I enjoyed my time there more than I expected. I know I will be back again, either to live or just visit."
Kayla Santos Berea College
"It was definitely worthwhile! I gained so much! I feel as though I am better able to analyze my own culture now that I have experienced another's."
A student Berea College
"More than anything, I feel like the musical takeaways were what will really stick with me after this experience. I learned so much about myself as a musician by being in such a musically rich program and city. I also feel that I am a smarter and more efficient traveler as a result of this program. It was ABSOLUTELY worthwhile."
A student Trinity University
"It was a nice experience just to be immersed into a different culture and language. It gave perspective to current issues. "
Landon B Berea College
"I gained some knowledge on the Italian culture and the language. It was an amazing trip, with amazing people. "
brooke f Berea College
"i learned about the content of my class but also italian culture as a whole."
carmellia Berea College
"I learned how to adapt to foreign cultures and keep an open mind. It was certainly worthwhile."
Felicia F Berea College
