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 was opened to many different perspectives on life as well as having my own changed. I got to see and learn so much its hard to just pick out one thing I learned or that one thing that I will carry with me forever because I will carry this whole experience with me for the rest of my life."
Samantha S University of Maine at Orono
"I learned so much about myself and gained a much deeper appreciation for other cultures. It opened my eyes to a whole world I didn't know about. Definitely worth while. I would do it again in a heartbeat!"
Kelsey S University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
"I gained a lot of things, more confidence and an experience that can never be replaced "
A student University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
"very worthwhile, learned about other cultures and how to live abroad"
eve l University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
"I gained experience stepping out of my comfort zone, meeting all kinds of new people, lots of knowledge about a new culture and opportunities to speak Spanish. Definitely worthwhile. "
A student Western Washington University
"I gained a respect for other cultures and to be more confident in myself."
brittany.viviani University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
"I have learned so much about a culture that I knew next to nothing about before, and my language skills have improved immensely. Parts of grammar and just general fluency that didn't make sense to me in the classroom now make complete sense to me just from using and hearing the language so much. Definitely worthwhile!"
lizzie.jespersen The University of Texas at Austin
"I don't think I fully understand yet what I gained from my experience abroad. I spend every free moment I have reflecting on it. I learned about so many different cultures, wines, cheeses, and metro stops. My language skills improved ten times what I expected they would. I felt confident enough to speak to French people I didn't..."
Rachel C University of Texas - San Antonio
"My language skills defintiely improved, I learned numerous things from my host family, and I became a lot more confident with the idea of traveling around Europe. "
A student Fairfield University
"My experience was completely worth the time! I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. I learned things about a different culture, got to explore a new part of the world and even learned a little Italian, and got to practice my French!"
A student University of Southern Maine
"i loved every second of it. i gained a knowledge of another culture which in today's world is a super important thing to gain insight on. "
Emily F University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
"how to be happy and do what is best for me"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and what I want out of life and out of the people I spend time with. I would do it again! "
A student Fairfield University
"I learned to push boundaries and not be afraid to ask whenever I'm unsure of something, among many other things. It was very worthwhile."
Elise S Western Washington University
"This would take me too long to write here. I loved it. Life changing experience. Makes you change your perspective on your own life (at least hopefully it will)"
A student Trinity University
"YES!"
A student Cornell University
"Independence, and yes."
Robert O Ithaca College
"I gained life-long friends, memories, and lessons. I advanced my Spanish language and learned about life outside of the U.S."
A student University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
"I gained independence, travel skills, and a greater appreciation for what I have, my family, and the world."
A student Bryant University
"Enough to fill more space than a survey response box. It was absolutely worthwhile. I recommend enough that anyone with the opportunity to study abroad does so."
Brandon O University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
"I gained a better understanding of how to accept other cultures and be more open to opportunities. "
Samantha S University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
"Yes, very worth while. I became way more comfortable speaking Spanish and made friends with lots of people from all over the United States."
Katie S Western Washington University
"I learned a lot of insight into another culture and I feel it has helped me see my own world in a new light."
Bianca P University of Texas - San Antonio
"Most definitely! "
Madeline W University of Texas - San Antonio
"how to talk to people from different cultures, I got to visit where my family lives even though I don't know them, become more outgoing, how to live on my own and how to deal with pressure situations when things go wrong "
Ian K University of Texas - San Antonio
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