API / Academic Programs International
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API / Academic Programs International is a program provider offering 100 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, Volunteer, Intensive Language, Gap Year, Graduate Program, and High School abroad programs in 23 countries such as Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Argentina, and Gap Year Abroad.
Academic Programs International (API) encourages students to embark on a lifelong experiential educational journey that enriches lives, communities and organizations and helps every student, college and company to achieve their goals. Through the creation of APIConnect, an experiential education technology platform, we help colleges, universities and students create and discover learning experiences customized to meet their needs. APIConnect offers a vast library of destinations, accredited courses, internships, and original programming geared toward maximizing students’ college experiences so they are better prepared for the workforce upon graduation. Based in Austin, TX, API sends thousands of students on hundreds of programs virtually and in nearly 70 cities in 25 countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. For more information, visit our website at https://apiabroad.com/.
Study Abroad with API / Academic Programs International
"I have gained an outlook into a culture and society that is so different from the US and from Europe. It was amazing to see this country that is in Latin America, but so incredibly advanced. I gained the ability to talk without fear, and to live away from my family."
Domenic D University of Hartford
"This was the most amazing experience I have ever had to opportunity to take part in. I learned so much about myself, how to survive on my own, and how to communicate with others. The abroad experience teaches you more life lessons than you could learn at home. Forcing yourself to be on your own creates an environment that dem..."
A student Bentley University
"I learned a lot more Spanish and how different cultures can be. It was worthwhile."
Shane H Western Washington University
"This experience was life changing and I would do it again in a second"
Deanna R Bentley University
"Studying abroad was the best decision of my life. Traveling almost every weekend with new friends is an experience I would encourage everyone to try! The most valuable lesson I learned was to enter every situation with an open mind. "
A student Bentley University
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A student Bentley University
"I learned about various cultures and how important culture is to each country making each country so unique. I gained more of a worldly perspective and I am now a lot more open minded after being forced out of my comfort zone for four months. "
Casey W Bentley University
"Amazing time and learned a lot about myself and the way i deal with things when they dont go as planned, and being able to cope with that made me that much stronger. Overall the best time of my life"
A student Bentley University
"I learned that Spain is the place for me after college"
A student Bentley University
"I learned about a whole new culture as well as having the opportunity to travel around Europe. It was definitely worthwhile, I saw a lot of things I wouldn't have other wise."
A student Bentley University
"Studying abroad is the most experience. As a painter, studying in the city of renaissance art was truly remarkable. Not only was I able to paint the city I loved so much, but I was able to see the paintings I am inspired from. I leaned how to be extremely independent. I was also able to become fully emerged in the culture and le..."
chelsea.norwich University of Hartford
"I learned more about the language, about people, and about Spain. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Western Washington University
"learned a lot about the world. definitely worthwhile!"
A student University of Hartford
"I saw a lot of scenery, and learned a lot about the culture, but the most valuable skill I gained was self-reliance. It helped me explore the less-traveled path with confidence, which ultimately enriched my experience."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I became fluent in Spanish and learned about the Costa Rican culture. It was exactly what I wanted in a study abroad experience. It was everything and more that I imagined when I pictured myself studying abroad. The locals, not just the professors and our host families, were very welcoming of American students and wanted to h..."
Jenny P The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned how to adapt to a new way of life. It was amazing to be accepted into another family and exposed to their lifestyle, friends, and culture. It was extremely worthwhile to take Spanish classes, immerse myself in the Costa Rican culture with my host family, and travel the country with great people going to beautiful place..."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"My experience abroad was a one in a lifetime experience. I was opened to so many new views and opinions and I got to see so much. It was worthwhile and something I hope I can do again in the future. "
Samantha S University of Maine at Orono
"I am so lucky to have stumbled upon this program. I was on this very site a year ago and picked API from one of these reviews, and I am so thankful that I did. It was such a life changing experience. All I knew was that I wanted to study abroad, but I had no idea what the difference between the various programs were. Thankfully,..."
Hayley S University of Central Arkansas
"I learned French, more about the French culture and life style, and what it means to be French. It was very worthwhile, I am actually returning to France in the Spring with a different program only because the new program offers an internship aspect to it."
A student Trinity University
"Definitely worth it!"
A student Trinity University
"It was definitely worth while I learned a lot of Spanish I learned a lot about the city and I had so much fun and saw so many beautiful things. I would love to go back. "
Brittany P Olivet College
"It was life changing. I learned that it's not like the US everywhere. It was very insightful to gain this new perspective."
nstaples1 Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
" Was it worthwhile? Absolutely, without a doubt. But I cannot put into words what I gained and all that I learned. I simply through myself into a place I knew not much about and got everything I could have asked for in return. This program taught me so much, and I came home a new person, I now know myself because of API Krakow."
Katherine D University of New Hampshire
"It changed me as a person, student, and global citizen. If I could go abroad for my whole college carreer, I would. I expect to be back over seas next year, thanks to my experince in Granada. An academic year abraod was the best decision, and highlight of my college carreer. "
Rachel P Western Washington University
"I learned how to work with others to improve my language skills. It was extremely worthwhile!"
A student Western Washington University
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