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 much about how my culture is similar/different from Italian culture. It was definitely worthwhile and I was able to be more well-rounded."
A student Berea College
"I learned to appreciate my surroundings here in America more and will never take for granted the English language. Also, yes. It was."
Rachel W Berea College
"I learned new perspectives from students who go to universities, the ability to sing with with people from other universities. I also learned to conduct. "
William M Western Kentucky University
"It was worthwhile. It truly was. My heart will always have a place for Austria."
Jairen R Berea College
"learned about another culture and way of life, the value of social life over business life"
jeanette.gingerich Berea College
"I learned a lot about myself. I actually missed home and valued my family more. I was so taken aback by all the beauty and in awe by constant art. I feel like this trip was extremely worthwhile to me and I am now wanting to travel more!"
A student Berea College
"How to deal with people with different culture"
Kate N Berea College
"I learned a lot about myself and how I am able to handle new experiences. I also gained some great cultural experiences. It was worth the trouble beforehand and the headaches during."
A student Berea College
"the highlight for me was the interest in the environment which Austrians show. "
Maria D Berea College
"A better understanding of Japanes culture, commonalities of people globally, and my own reactions to a "bigger" world. Absolutly."
Kate D Berea College
"I gained a much more global perspective on life/humanity. I really appreciated seeing such a clean and beautiful city; it's something I'll never forget."
A student Berea College
"I had a much more enriching personal experience rather than academic experience. The experiences you encounter when travelling abroad are priceless. "
A student Berea College
"The importance of Mozart. The importance of exploring an unknown area. It was extremely worthwhile. "
Emily F Berea College
"It was hardly worthwhile, was a nice visit but the program was so poorly put together."
A student Berea College
"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 more about Mexican culture and was able to meet interesting people. Yes it was worthwhile"
Megann B 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
"Yes, it was worthwhile. I learned a lot."
A student Berea College
