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 Gap Year Abroad, Costa Rica, Spain, and The United Kingdom.
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 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
"I've found myself in a number of ways. I've seen tons of new cities, countries, things. New experiences. I went from being an able reader, writer, and understander of Spanish to being a good SPEAKER and conversationalist."
Sam B Western Washington University
"It's difficult to put into words what I learned from my experience abroad, but I basically learned about myself - my ambitions, my strengths, my weaknesses. I learned to have patience, to be curious, and to always be willing to try new things. It was by far the best 4 months of my life, and I couldn't be more thankful for having..."
A student Bryant University
"I gained so many friends all over Europe that I plan to visit later. I became fluent in Spanish and I became much less ethnocentric while appreciating the pros and cons of both nations. Spain provided so many experiences that I'll never forget. "
Lis G University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
"It was definitely a worthwhile experience. I learned how to be a better listener, always keep an open mind, and how to have fun no matter what I was doing. "
Rose B University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
"I was a very refreshing experience. I learned so much about spanish culture. By taking a spanish course and having to use it daily helped me learn spanish quickly. I wished I could have stayed longer than six weeks. "
Olivia T University of Texas - San Antonio
"I learned a lot of independence "
A student Illinois State University
"I learned alot about myself and how independent i can be "
Courtney L Illinois State University
"Yes! It was a great experience"
A student Bryant University
"Too much to write down here. yes. "
Austin R The College of William and Mary
"It was so worthwhile! I gained language and travelling experience--- now I have a lot more confidence in myself and in others as well."
Katherine S Berea College
"It was definitely worthwhile, but I can't put into words all that I took from this experience. "
Laura P The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned so much about the language and culture in Paris. It was an amazing experience and was a 100% worthwhile. "
A student University of Tampa
"Responsibility, independence, confidence, maturity, and lifelong friends. It was absolutely worth while. "
A student Bryant University
"I learned so much, I learned more spanish, about barcelona and spain in general, i got to meet people from all over the US and also from europe, i would love to study abroad again!"
A student Bryant University
"I learned what it really means to be independent. For the first time, I was actually on my own. I wasn't a train ride away from home anymore. I had to learn to manage my money and time and become more of a risk-taker. If I could go back to Rome I would do it in a heartbeat. Being abroad away from everyone, really lets you settle..."
A student University of Hartford
"I gained new friends and memories to last forever. I learned about different cultures and was able to travel to different places on weekends and during out break."
A student Washington State University - Pullman campus
"This experience was probably the best decision I will make in my life. I gained and learned more than I can even fathom. In the most general sense, it broke down barriers I had that falsely had compartmentalized the regions of the world, in my mind, it also encouraged me to think in different ways, I learned that adjusting to ne..."
A student Point Loma Nazarene University
"That you need to leave your bubble and put yourself in an uncomfortable experience in order for it to be beneficial. I met so many people that I would have never had the chance to meet if I didn't go abroad. I'm so thankful that I was pushed to go because it also made me look at things much more appreciatively back home. "
Kendra C Saint Anselm College
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