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 learned a lot about myself and it afforded me an outside perspective of America’s impact on the rest of the world."
A student University of Hartford
"Studying abroad was so worth it! I’ve heard people say they regretted not studying abroad and I didn’t want to be that person. I pushed my own limits going 4 months far from home and the people and things I know and love only to discover a second home. I gained more knowledge of things, surrounded myself with a different dynamic..."
Britney Diana University of Hartford
"I learned techniques used in my field and was able to embrace/understand how individuals with a different culture than mine live. It was interesting to see the similarities and differences in the way were are brought up and different are lifestyles are. "
Katherine Pesek Texas Lutheran University
"I learned so much about Irish culture and history. It was definitely worthwhile!"
A student Texas Lutheran University
"To be independent and not afraid too try new things. I loved getting to travel and the experience grew me as a whole."
Lauren Tole Texas Lutheran University
"I always thought that I would do well in another country and it was cool to see how much I began to fit into everyday life. Towards the end I had people working at cafe's that knew I spoke some Spanish and English and I would help them if they ever got a tourist in there."
Zoe M Eastern Illinois University
"It was worth every second and every euro. I learned a lot about myself and the friends I made helped as well. I learned about traveling and how to be flexible and open-minded. The most important thing I learned and embraced was to be flexible with new cultures. The best way to adapt to a new environment and culture is to be open..."
A student Springfield College
"This experience was so worthwhile. I was able to learn to travel and navigate buses, trains, and planes. I learned to think outside the box and get comfortable with the uncomfortable. "
A student Springfield College
"Study abroad is more than worth it. I learned a lot of Spanish, made friends who live all over the US, made friends who live on the other side of the world, and I now have sisters and a mom on the other side of the world. I learned about the Spanish culture, art, and history. I will use all of this in my career as a Spanish t..."
Dana K University of Dayton
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned how to be more independent and work on my communication skills in a different language. Additionally, I was able to broaden my horizons by traveling to different countries and learning new cultures. "
Audrey W Texas Lutheran University
"I gained confidence, intelligence, and a better sense of awareness of the world around me."
Skylar Fushi Eastern Illinois University
"After living by myself for four months and having to problem-solve, all while in a foreign country, I gained a great amount of confidence in myself. Additionally, I was able to enrich my cultural knowledge through visiting museums and other various French landmarks, and I improved my faculty in the French language."
Victoria Reichert Berea College
"I learned alot about myself, I learned alot of independence. I struggled socially alot especially first semester and "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about the diversity of Latin America; it simultaneously has an underlying collective culture, while still maintaining distinct differences between each country. Chile was not what I was expecting. I thought I was heading to a country with a very warm culture, similar to what I had experienced in Central America. ..."
A student Concordia University Nebraska
"I was so happy to be able to travel to other European countries. It can cost an arm and a leg to travel to other countries since the US is isolated so it was nice to travel to places like Croatia, Germany, etc. for only $30-$40. I'm looking for a similar experience after graduation since I felt like I became a more mature pers..."
Paige Anderson Wellesley College
"Independence and bravery -- I always relied on other people and I truly have many irrational fears, but going abroad changed all of that, and I am forever grateful. "
A student University of Hartford
"I gained some amazing friends that I will stay in contact with and hopefully come back to see them, or have them come to the United States to see me."
A student Eastern Illinois University
"Yes I don't regret it "
A student University of Hartford
"I learned to have more confidence in myself. "
A student Eastern Illinois University
"I learned the value of perspectives and patience. It was worthwhile x100 round. I will value everything I learned over those four months for the rest of my life."
Kelly University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
"This has been a life changing experience. My views have changed, my study habits have changed, and the way I interact with people has adjusted (although because of my introvert nature, this kicked in very recently). About a month before leaving, I began preparing myself to return home. I have enjoyed Poland and have developed de..."
Laura Zielinski Wilkes University
"The experience was very much worthwhile. If i could I would do it all over again. Ive learned that there is so much outside of the U.S., and you options are limitless. This experience has also made me want to travel more and look into internships and jobs outside of the U.S. "
A student University of Hartford
"Cultural understanding, inner peace and enlightenment, connections, so worth while "
Garrett bodnar University of Hartford
"made me want to move to Europe "
Logan Zerbato University of Hartford
"I learned so many life lessons while I was over there. This experience was seriously so life-changing. I know it sounds cliché, but it was. I'm so much more confident because of it and I grew so much while I was there. You can google a list of all the skills you will gain by studying abroad (adaptability, responsibility, indepen..."
Carlee Hebert Texas A&M University - College Station
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