Are scholarships available to cover the tuition and fees of my summer program?
Yes, funding for EPTI students may be available through the Betty & David Jones Language Scholarships. To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates must be admitted to a degree program in Translation, Interpretation and Localization Management for fall 2012 at the Monterey Institute of International Studies. To learn more about or to apply for a Betty & David Jones Language Scholarship, visit this link.
Larisa Konovchenko: Connecting the World through English and Tourism
As a student at Far Eastern State Transport University studying Social and Cultural Services and Tourism, I always knew that I needed to know English as my second language. Working in tourism, one not only communicates with Russian customers but also with people from around the world. Plus, you never know which part of the world you will be in and which culture you will meet. To learn every language is impossible, so we have a common global language – English.
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Visa Requirements for International Students
Most students are curious what type of documents they will need, especially if they are applying for a visa. Upon acceptance into the program, you will get detailed instructions on how to obtain your visa. Below are the general rules for the most common immigration situations. : If you do not see your situation below, please contact the International Student Advisor at visas@miis.edu for more information.
Sharing the American Tradition of Giving Thanks with International Students
When Patricia Szasz, Director of the Intensive English Programs (ESL) at the Monterey Institute brought forth the turkey she had woken up at 5 am to start roasting it was like a rock star had arrived. Many of the international students participating in the annual ESL Thanksgiving party took out their cameras and cellphones and started taking photos of the star - the traditional American Thanksgiving turkey.
Milliken Foundation $500,000 Gift to Support MIIS Recruitment, Scholarship, Marketing
The Monterey Institute of International Studies has received a $500,000 gift from the Milliken Foundation to support student recruiting and retention, as well as general promotional efforts of the Institute. The gift was made on behalf of one of the foundation’s directors, a member of the Middlebury College class of 1965.






