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
"My language skills and confidence in speaking the language improved massively. Additionally, I met amazing people and had the summer of my life. It was definitely worthwhile. "
Ana Solis Ruiz Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"The ability to travel to many different countries within Europe, see many places I would have not otherwise seen, and experience living in a different culture. It was completely worthwhile and I would do it again."
Nicole Gallant Springfield College
"I learned so much about Italian culture, what it is like to study in a foreign country and how to travel effectively. It was most definitely worthwhile."
Devon Kasper Springfield College
"I truly gained a larger worldview, France is even much different than USA "
Kaitlin Potter Texas A&M University - College Station
"Traveled a lot (dubai airport was very close), joined a lot of cultural groups (Global Day was absolutely amazing), ate some great food, explored a metropolitan side of the Middle East that is often forgotten. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile as my French was used very much and I learned a lot about my self and French culture, as well as getting to travel."
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I learned to live outside our American bubble and way of life."
Leonel Contreras Texas A&M University - College Station
"Yes, there is so much more than America and now I want to travel the world and experience every beautiful place out there."
Julia Garcia Texas Lutheran University
"I learned a lot about myself, being independent, and how to adapt to a new culture. I learned a lot of Spanish, gained lifelong friends, and explored a new part of the world. This experience was definitely life-changing and worthwhile. "
Kaitlyn Stradtmann Concordia University Nebraska
"I learned people are all alike. Yes, we have differences in appearances, but overall people just want others to be nice and to be loved. I also learned much more Spanish"
Mackenzie Jacobs Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"I learned so much about myself and the world from a global prospective. It was worth every second. "
Brittany Hicks University of Hartford
"Absolutely, I learned so much about myself, became more independent, and expanded my comfort zone. Even if you don't enjoy every minute of being abroad, it is an opportunity you will regret the rest of your life if you don't take. "
Emma P University of Maine - Machias
"I was able to practice my Spanish much more, get to know more people, gain a more international outlook, understand people from other cultures. It was very worthwhile! "
A student Berea College
"Yes, it was 100% worthwhile. I learned to accept change, live with a plan and without a plan, and to appreciate things that are new to me. I gained language skills and a confidence that I have not had before."
Liliana Walsh Eastern Illinois University
"Being independent and being able to communicate to people in another language. I came to realize what my dislikes and likes were, I pushed my comfort zone to be able to interact with other people in the community and live to fullest while there"
David University of Maine - Orono
"- How to be independent - How to plan trips - How to interact with locals - How to understand cultural difference - How to have an international mindset "
A student University of Hartford
"I managed to spend wisely for the most part- I was always frugal but I managed to spend money while not spending too much. I also gained a sense of international culture by traveling to different countries and broadening my horizons. "
A student University of Hartford
"Language ad cultural experiences were so awesome. Yes!"
A student University of Hartford
"My time abroad was absolutely worth while. I got to practice my Spanish, meet new people, make lots of friends, and get to know a new and amazing country."
Anna University of Maine - Orono
"Language skills, cultural knowledge, and greater independence. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
Auriana Bird Texas Lutheran University
"I learned so much about myself and other cultures and traditions. I was able to see other countries way of life instead of the American culture. "
A student University of Maine - Orono
"Learned to be more independent."
A student University of Hartford
"It was 100% worthwhile. Being abroad made me more confident in myself and my ability to travel around, it gave me a new independence and taught me how to be comfortable in new/uncomfortable situations. "
Rachel Bonaparte University of Hartford
"How to live by myself, and be independent"
Stephanie Hooper University of Hartford
"I learned about the culture as well as the other countries in Central and South America. I became more independent and began to trust myself more when traveling alone in a foreign country. "
Kristen R University of Hartford
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