Academic Programs Abroad (APA)
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Academic Programs Abroad (APA) is a program provider offering 11 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, Intensive Language, and Gap Year abroad programs in 4 countries such as Senegal, France, Morocco, and Martinique.
APA is a boutique program provider in Paris, France with a passion to provide a first-rate study abroad experience that unites academic excellence with the beauty and richness of French and Francophone culture. For over 30 years, students from more than 80 US colleges and universities have received a personalized, immersive education abroad in Paris, France; Dakar, Senegal; Rabat, Morocco; and Fort-de-France, Martinique.
Built on the pillars of academics, culture, and community, each program in the APA portfolio is thoughtfully designed to challenge each student to immerse her or himself in all aspects of the French and Francophone lifestyle. Through this immersion, we have witnessed students grow to become not only more fluent but, mature and globally-minded citizens.
Study Abroad with Academic Programs Abroad (APA)
"My language skills improved a lot, I met some great people, did some great traveling. Definitely worthwhile!"
A student Swarthmore College
"My language skills increased immensely and I learned how to integrate into a new culture "
Autumn Buerkett Brandeis University
"I greatly improved my grasp of the French language, which was my main academic goal in choosing this program. First-hand experiences in the African context were also extremely valuable to me in expanding my worldview."
Julia Jesko Grand Valley State University
"I felt at home in the Parisian culture after my semester. I got a taste of what it's like to be a French student, I made new friends, and I perfected my language skills. I would do it again in a heartbeat."
Lindsey Welp DePauw University
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Ellen George Washington University
"My French improved drastically and it was fun to explore a major city on my own. I learned a lot about myself and other cultures."
A student DePauw University
"I gained french skills, local friends, a new understanding of the francophone world, and confidence. Very worthwhile. "
A student Princeton University
"Language, culture, food, friends! "
Ferial Berjawi Swarthmore College
"Very worthwhile! For language improvement, there is no substitute for total immersion. I also became more confident living and traveling on my own."
Hannah S Brandeis University
"I learned how to be independent and self-sufficient. In the beginning, I had trouble being academically confident in myself. However, I did not give up and by the end I was succeeding in my classes. I also learned how to problem solve on many different levels, especially by traveling between countries, oftentimes by myself. "
Sarah D Brandeis University
"I believe that my French speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills were significantly improved while in Paris. My university classes were very challenging but "
Emma Hanselman Brandeis University
"i learned a lot about myself. i know it sounds cliche but it takes so much bravery to go abroad for a year, and i got to make the most out of my sejour in paris, as well as explore the rest of europe. i feel like i really was able to get to know paris as a city, and by the time my program end date rolled around, it felt like i w..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about how to deal with setbacks and how to move forward as well as how important it is for others to feel understood and validated during a social interaction. "
A student Amherst College
"The programme organised a show to go to each week, so I was really exposed to the art scene and saw a lot of art I hadn't seen before "
k Swarthmore College
"There were only ten students in the program which made the experience very personal. It was just what I needed to improve my French. The two classes that they offered were very interesting and included weekend study tours to other countries. They were taught by dedicated professors who enjoyed working with international stude..."
Rachel Bryn Mawr College
"I learned how to immerse myself in a different culture and be more comfortable in doing things by myself and discovering new places. "
Kat Galvis Swarthmore College
"I gained such a deeper understanding of not only French culture, but European culture. Going abroad was such an amazing experience that has cemented my love of travel."
A student Brandeis University
"APA was the study abroad experience I had always dreamed about. Especially if you are interested in improving your french, this is the best way to go. APA offers a true immersion experience that other programs don't. Additionally, the cultural program gave us tickets each week for a show, whether it be dance, opera, or a "cirque..."
Claire George Washington University
"My language skills improved, obviously, which was the whole reason I went to France in the first place. I felt so much more confident when speaking French by the end of the program, and my experience was worthwhile for that reason alone. "
Sage Farha Bryn Mawr College
"I learned a lot about myself, French culture/people, and Europe in general. It was definitely a worthwhile experience that I would recommend to any undergraduate student."
A student Bryn Mawr College
"I learned more about myself, the way of life in Paris, the focus on art and intellectualism, and how to be a smart traveler."
A student George Washington University
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A student Brandeis University
"Through APA I made lifelong friends, learned how to speak French fluently, and was able to get to know the city of Paris inside and out. It was very worthwhile! "
A student George Washington University
"I improved my french language skills and also cultural sensitivity. Not only living in Paris but attending cultural events exposed me to other ways of thinking and the French culture in ways I hadn't before."
A student Fordham University
"One hundred percent worthwhile. "
Micaela Kelly Bucknell University
