Written By Melissa Atkins I think the initial reaction when someone finds out they are going to be thrust into a new country for an extended amount of time is both fear and excitement. I know I was definitely flooded with both of these emotions when I was contemplating whether or not to go on…
Alumni StoriesBizianes Siblings Share Their KIIS Stories – Katherine in Salzburg An Interview with Katherine Bizianes How did studying abroad with KIIS become a family affair with both siblings studying abroad on KIIS programs? My mother had always talked about college as the best time to go abroad, as her friend in college did a…
Faculty AwardsDistinguished Composer Award Dr. Matthew Herman teaches Music Theory and Composition at Western Kentucky University and also regularly teaches music courses on the KIIS Salzburg program. Recently he received an Honorable Mention award in the Music Teacher’s National Association Distinguished Composer Competition for his piece “Appalachian Trilogy.” “Appalachian Trilogy” is a trio in three…