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
"Absolutely worthwhile. I consider myself to have family in Japan now, and made very close friends."
Nick R Berea College
"I learned that a summer is not enough time to improve in fluency."
A student Berea College
"I learned a great deal about myself and how quickly I can adapt to a strange location. Though I was met with challenges (language barrier) and the timing was poor (during the holidays, away from family), I believe the trip was worthwhile. I would definitely recommend it to anyone! "
A student Berea College
"I gained a lot of knowledge about art history, mythology, and Italian culture. I got to see so much, meet great people, and have fun and explore a beautiful country. It was totally worthwhile."
Chelsey L Berea College
"I gained new insight. I was semi-ethnocentric when I arrived, but after while I began to adopt those same ways of being. I learned that every situation you walk into came sometimes be uncomfortable, but it is ultimately up to you to make the best of it."
LENAYA L Berea College
"I gained MANY new friends both American and Japanese! "
A student Berea College
"I learned the importance of energy efficiency . YES"
A student Berea College
"Studying abroad is an experience you can't compare to anything else: it makes you reexamine your culture and beliefs, pushes you out of the comfort zone, helps you learn a language... but all of these cliches don't even begin to do justice to the overall value of this experience."
Polina L Berea College
"I gained a greater perspective on the world and it was definitely worth it."
A student Trinity University
"I fell in love with the city! The friends I made will be friends for a lifetime. I am much more confident traveling and want to take my family back next summer."
A student Xavier University
"A lot has happened to me since returning home from Greece. Home was just like I had left it, and yet at the same time, everything had changed, if only slightly. I remember around week four in Greece I had developed the feelings of homesickness. It wasn’t culture shock; I don’t think I was there long enough for that to happen, bu..."
Rebecca R Ball State University
"I gained a further knowledge of the German language, as well as Europe itself. Every program has been worthwhile."
Austin S Murray State University
"I learned that countries may separate us but there is an important human element that makes a country what it is. Spain is not a land mass, it is home to my family, to my friends, to beautiful culture and history and to adventures! It was sooooo worthwhile. I can't wait to go back. "
Sarah S Berea College
"Friends, relationships, reuniting with family, fans......everything was what I wanted it to be!"
Paul H Berea College
"I learned a lot about European culture and lifestyle. I learned a lot about Mozart and music history (which is my major). I learned some German phrases and how to travel a little bit in Europe. I gained a new appreciation for music in general. I learned how to be more independent."
Bethany P Berea College
"Ticos are AMAZING, beautiful people! 100% worthwhile."
A student Berea College
"I gained a new worldview and respect for other cultures. I expanded and explored my spiritual path and my own ambitions. It was worth every penny and every second. I cannot wait to return to Greece."
kimberly b Berea College
"I learned a lot about being an American, and how different we are. Some things are better in Italy, but I like some of the things we do in Kentucky. All people are the same; we can all relate to one another somehow. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Berea College
"I learned so much about the language by being completely immersed in it. I had the opportunity to speak to a large number of people and fulfilled my dream of visiting Inari Taisha, one of my favorite temples. I know I'll visit again one day and explore even more."
A student Berea College
"I learned a lot about myself rather than academically"
A student Berea College
"It was totally worthwhile. I learned that I am a direct speaker, that I am a capable person, that children (and therefore people) are all human and have the same basic drives and needs, and that the ocean is more vast than I have ever imagined. "
Shady C Berea College
"I learned to be okay if plans fell through, and that it was okay if my Spanish wasn't perfect. I could still make do and learn to be patient. "
jessiepiepie Berea College
"i learned that not every culture is the same and it was worthwhile"
Phrenck J Berea College
"I learned that in order to actually learn in another culture, you have to have an open mind and be there to learn not just to have fun. The experience was completely worthwhile and I would actually move to Salzburg if I was able."
Patric L Berea College
"Discovering how it's like to be by yourself in a foreign country."
Lorenz E Berea College
