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
"It was worthwhile, But I feel like I should have given more thought to which country I would visit. Although I loved Italia, I didn't "fit in" with the culture, nor did I want to. Wine isn't my thing, and neither was fashion or pasta. I should have considered going to a country where I could experience more of my own interests (..."
sammilou.mullins Berea College
"I believe Italian culture, being old and set in their ways, was one of the hardest cultures for Americans to adjust to. The first 2 weeks were awful. However, I pushed through and adjusted to that strange culture, by myself. It taught me about myself and made me a stronger and better person. I learned to relax and adapt and it w..."
Tricia T Berea College
"It was worthwhile, yes. I learned that cultures besides our own are very different, including certain actions and such that might differ from the way we do things here in America. I gained quite a new understanding for food, culture, and language and Italy."
A student Berea College
"It changed my life. Despite the struggles in receiving my grant in time, I have lessons that only time in my lovely Chile could have given me. "
voisinage Berea College
"It was worthwhile! I gained an international perspective as well as learned so much about ancient Greece!"
A student Berea College
"I learned so much about myself and my surroundings. Completely worthwhile."
A student Berea College
"it was very worthwhile. "
Alex D Berea College
"I bettered my German 5 fold and I learned a lot more about other cultures and myself honestly. Yes, it was worthwhile. "
A student Berea College
"I learned a great deal of German, which was my main reason for going on the trip. I also gained a ton of memories with a bunch of wonderful people, that I hopefully will never forget. It was very worthwhile."
A student Berea College
"I only wish I could have gone to an actual Austrian university so that i could have met Austrian professors in my field. I learn a lot about the Swabian dialect of German and the culture in Swabish Austria. I gave me new insight into the different cultures within German-speaking countries and gave me ideas for future research ..."
Tyler W Middle Tennessee State University
"Being in Istanbul made me realize how a predominantly muslim country can have a successful secular government and be in a position to be a world superpower. The culture is beautiful, and though many want Turkey to be "Islamisized," no change needs to come to how Turkey conducts itself. If anything, they need to refine old polici..."
Sarah J Middle Tennessee State University
"I wad really just wanting to see the cultural differences between latin americans. This gave me a better understanding of the culture that I may use in my career."
Melina M Kentucky State University
"I'm definitely going to study abroad again. The other students on my trip is what made China one of the most wonderful experiences. We explored our host, city, had adventures and became really close.The program itself was mediocre but my teachers were great. I would highly recommend going to China, just not with KIIS."
Lakeshia B Northern Kentucky University
"I absolutely loved this trip. It gave me the opportunity to go to a country I would otherwise not likely have been able to visit. Studying abroad really does open your eyes to the world and other cultures."
Kate W Ball State University
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Kate W Ball State University
"It was the first time that I had ever been out of the country and it was nice to experience another culture and see the the similarities and differences."
John M Ball State University
"As an undergraduate, I spent a year abroad so I was well aware of the benefits of studying abroad and this program was no different. I was amazed at how much of my college French I was able to use, and I learned a ton of new vocabulary and phrases along the way. Living abroad changes your perspective and helps you to grow as a p..."
Lisa M Northern Kentucky University
"I learned about myself and about the world outside of the US. It was an amazing experience and I am interested in returning to study or teach. I've been able to incorporate my time there into real world connections in Middle School Social Studies' lesson plans."
Heather Y Eastern Kentucky University
"I believe the program was very worthwhile. I gained an entirely new perspective on myself and my own culture, learned much from my interactions with others, and believe myself to have matured through my travels. The credit from the classes I took is a nice bonus."
Alexander B Bellarmine College
"Absolutely! I brag about the places I have been and the classes I take all the time. "
Jennifer W Northern Kentucky University
"It was a very costly dream come true. Costly in so many ways."
Austin W Murray State University
""Was your study abroad experience worthwhile?" This just seems like such a strange question, because it feels so silly. My experience abroad did three very distinct things for me: First, it allowed me to pursue a line of education that was not offered at my undergraduate university. While abroad, I was able to take courses ..."
A student Ball State University
"Because I had never traveled abroad before my trip, this was a big stepping stone in my life. This trip taught me that I am much more courageous than I had thought, and that I have the ability to adapt much more quickly than I ever imagined. It certainly was a struggle at times to adjust to living with a new family and roommate,..."
Kayla G Ball State University
"Spain helped me grow up. I was in a new culture that I knew almost nothing about, and I still had to get an experience out of it while learning and having a good time. I was also thousands of miles away from anyone I knew well, so I had to throw a social aspect into that. While I never really acknowledged any of these things ..."
Andrew S Ball State University
