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
"Definitely worthwhile. The simplest answer to what i learned/gained was that I can adjust to life/work in new situations and I can understand/speak more German than I could if I stayed in the U.S.A."
A student Berea College
"I have learned that a trip is as good as your company. The true character of a person is revealed when you face adversity. When you get over the hurdle of a tough time your vision becomes a bit clearer. Even when it's tough and you feel blue, you learn that you can get though the hard time. This trip has taught me that i'm am a ..."
A student Berea College
"Culture"
Lillian Setters Berea College
"I learned that other places are just other places. Sure it is a wonderful thing to travel and see things, but also be aware that those people are people just like you and places just like this. Be humbled."
Jessica Foster Berea College
"I gained confidence in using public transportation and navigating in a foreign city since we were given much independence. The experience was certainly worthwhile and I will not forget how beautiful marienplatz is during New years eve. "
Jazmin Escamilla Berea College
"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
"This program taught me as much about myself as it did about history. I learned that I am a lot more corageous than I give myself credit for. It was comepletely worth it. "
Seth M. Lewis Berea College
"My experience was definitely worthwhile. I feel as though studying in a foreign country and experiencing world cultures different from your own is an experience everyone should do."
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 to navigate in a new country and be okay with uncertainty at times. I learned to let go of language insecurities."
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
"Academically, I learned a great deal about the history and culture of Denmark. Practically, I learned some very useful things about traveling abroad and air travel, hostels, and navigating Danish public transportation. And personally, the trip had a huge impact on me, because it required me to go outside my comfort zone and do a..."
A student Berea College
