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 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
"The experience of another culture, not being able to fully read and understand labels, menus, and most ongoing conversations around me was beautiful, uncomfortable and exhilarating. "
A student Berea College
"That I want to go back and learn and see more. "
A student Berea College
"I gained more skill in the Japanese language. I would say it was very worthwhile."
Christopher H Berea College
"I learned so much! I learned how to be an independent adult. I learned about navigation, first aid, and safety. As well as adventure and the nuances of different cultures."
A student Berea College
"Customs is very annoying in America and America is overly paranoid to the point of being ridiculous. "
Earlene S Berea College
"I learned and practice Japanese a lot during this program. I really enjoyed traveling to various cities, and trying the local foods. It was really fun, and worthwhile. "
Jaimah P Berea College
"I gained a new desire to learn more about the world around me and its similarities as well as new friends and knowledge of a different culture."
A student Berea College
"I gained the resources necessary for me to progress in my learning of the Spanish language. I also gained a new appreciation of the Mexican culture and the Mayan people."
Erica T Berea College
"I learned I can do many things on my own. I still have to watch out and have help from others. I feel like I have grown up a bit from this trip."
A student Berea College
"My Spanish language skills improved dramatically. Being immersed in the culture forced me to learn the language, which was hard but rewarding. You also learn so much about yourself when you are in a foreign setting, one that is not comfortable to you. Studying in Segovia was so worthwhile. The city is beautiful, the travel was e..."
A student Berea College
"Definitely worthwhile. I learned how different the cultures in different counties are. "
A student Berea College
"more than I even know."
Nicolas K Berea College
"I was able to understand how I interact with people when it was just me, and helped me to understand how the rest of the world moves around on a daily basis."
A student Berea College
"I learned so much about myself and what my priorities really are, because when you are away from some things you realize you actually can lived without them and it doesn't actually make that big a difference."
Molly R Berea College
"Language skills, friends, an international perspective. YES it was worth it."
Theo M Berea College
"I can navigate a foreign country on my own and I prefer traveling alone. "
A student Berea College
