4.7 - 666 Reviews

API / Academic Programs International

https://apiabroad.com/

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

OVERALL RATING 4.7
Based on 666 Reviews
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December 14, 2025
Past Review Paris: Friends And Food API (Academic Programs International): Paris - Institut Catholique de Paris

"I met amazing people on he trip and we are all still close after coming home. "

Saint Anselm College
Past Review Summer In Paris Nothing Could Be Better API (Academic Programs International): Paris - Institut Catholique de Paris

"My experience was so worthwhile. I would do it again in a heartbeat. I learned about myself and was able to explore my independence. Before this trip I did not think of myself as someone who could go abroad for this length of time and be on my own. But I learned through this experience that if you make the most of it it will cha..."

Saint Anselm College
Past Review An American In Paris = An American In Paris API (Academic Programs International): Paris- Cours De Civilisation Francaise De La Sorbonne

"YES. My time abroad helped me to explore the world - and to explore my own identity."

Saint Anselm College
Past Review Api Paris API (Academic Programs International): Paris - Institut Catholique de Paris

"The classes were amazing and great, but the life outside of the classroom was miserable. I wish I would have just taken French summer school in the states."

Saint Anselm College
Past Review I Love Costa Rica API (Academic Programs International): San Joaquin de Flores - Instituto San Joaquin De Flores

"YES! It was a nice break from the craziness of America. I plan on going back very soon. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Budapest: Egészségedre! (Cheers) API (Academic Programs International): Budapest - Corvinus University of Budapest

"I couldn't ask for a more positive experience. Budapest is the hidden gem of Europe. My recommendation is to find it while it's still hidden. "

Hamilton College
Past Review Italy: Eat. Pray. Love. API (Academic Programs International): Rome - John Cabot University

"100 percent worthwhile. I would do it again tomorrow if I could. It changed my cultural awareness positively. I can't wait to go abroad again."

Stonehill College
Past Review A Summer Across The Pond I Will Never Forget API (Academic Programs International): London - University of Westminster

"It was very much worthwhile and I would do it all over again. One of the biggest things would be that even when it seemed like everything is going wrong, I managed to figure it out and learn how independent I can be on myself. I am more aware of other cultures from just being out on the streets with various people. There are so ..."

Kansas State University
Past Review London: An Inevitable Love. API (Academic Programs International): London - University of Westminster

"You grow up a lot when you have to depend on yourself for food, transportation, daily activities, etc - especially in a new country."

Kansas State University
Past Review Best Summer Of My Life API (Academic Programs International): London - University of Westminster

"I definitely want to go back to London and live there now! It's like a second home. I miss it!"

Kansas State University
Past Review Sevilla Changed My Life!! API (Academic Programs International): Seville - Universidad de Sevilla

"This experience was the best of my life so far and certainly the most unique. I gained an awareness of and confidence in my own abilities to create the life I truly want for myself. I can now better recognize and accept my desire for adventure and also realize what kind of people I would like to surround myself with. I also le..."

Providence College
Past Review Grenoble, France A Language Emmersion That Beats All Odds! API (Academic Programs International): Grenoble - Université des Alpes

"Yes! The language skills I gained from my time in Grenoble have set me on a trajectory towards a positive and opportune future. I have already graduated from college and in the year between returning from my study abroad, I spent a summer on an independent research project trip in Uganda (time abroad in France gained skills for ..."

Northeastern University
Past Review Florence Study Abroad: A Life Changing Experience API (Academic Programs International): Florence - Lorenzo de’ Medici – The Italian International Institute (LDM)

"Before you go abroad, most people tell you that it is going to be a life changing experience. Although this is true, you may not realize this change until you are well into your semester abroad, or perhaps not even until you come home. During my time abroad, I did a lot of traveling throughout Italy and to many of the surroundin..."

Bryant University
Past Review La Bella Vita A Firenze; The Experience That'll Last A Lifetime API (Academic Programs International): Florence - Lorenzo de’ Medici – The Italian International Institute (LDM)

"Yes. I am more independent, I became my own travel agent, I learned some Italian and now looking into minoring in Italian."

University of Hartford
Past Review Take Me Back Roma API (Academic Programs International): Rome - John Cabot University

"I learned about other cultures and people-- not only Italians but the Americans I was living with and interacting with. Those experiences helped me earn about myself and I now see things so differently than before."

Quinnipiac University
Past Review It Was An Amazing Experience. API (Academic Programs International): Salamanca - Universidad de Salamanca

"It was a life changing experience. I was able to learn more about the culture."

University of Texas - El Paso
Past Review Italy: Food Is Good. API (Academic Programs International): Florence - Lorenzo de’ Medici – The Italian International Institute (LDM)

"My study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile, but instead of appreciating the rest of the world more it actually made me appreciate what I have at home more. I was always previously wanting to travel, travel, travel...and that's great and I do recommend that everyone travels at one point in their lives...but I realized t..."

Saint Anselm College
Past Review "When In Rome, Buy Pepper Spray Or Mase...Or Stay Away" API (Academic Programs International): Rome - John Cabot University

"cultural awareness was gained. Would love to see more of Europe, done with rome, Liked other parts of italy (florence, siena, orvieto, tuscany)"

University of Hartford
Past Review Seville Best Trip Of My Life! API (Academic Programs International): Seville - Universidad de Sevilla

"The experience was life changing. It shows you the different perspectives that are not always seen from the news feeds inside of the United States. In addition, the mentality and way of life is very different to some of our cultural norms. "

University of Florida
Past Review Sevilla: So Different But So Enlightening API (Academic Programs International): Seville - Universidad Pablo de Olavide

"Studying abroad is something everyone should do at least once. I loved studying abroad and learning so much about different cultures of the world. I would definitely have studied abroad with API if I had to do it again but would have chosen a program of a smaller size as I believe my language would have improved even more if I w..."

Marist College
Past Review Api Florence: An Unforgettable And Incredible Experience API (Academic Programs International): Florence - Lorenzo de’ Medici – The Italian International Institute (LDM)

" I am thankful and feel lucky that I was able to spend 4 months outside of the US. This experience has opened my eyes to the world and has allowed me to learn so much about myself. I learned more about myself in 4 months than I have in 21 years. My experience abroad forced me out of my comfort zone and forced me to challenge my..."

University of New Hampshire
Past Review London API (Academic Programs International): London - University of Westminster

"It was nice to travel in other countries and learn the culture. I am now interested in more abroad experiences."

University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse