Building and Managing Your
Exchange Programs
API can help you deliver a more complete, fulfilling, and safe experience for students without sacrificing any of the best aspects of your exchange program!
Exchange Programs Face Significant
Challenges
Experiencing Italy with API
Hidden Costs to Universities
Behind the scenes, managing exchange programs demands significant time and resources. Institutions must navigate complex agreements, limited capacity, and provide uneven support for students—making these programs difficult to scale and sustain.
Hidden Costs to Students
Exchanges look affordable on paper, but typically don’t include important elements that students are looking for, such as housing, a cohort of similar students, easy ways to engage in cultural activities, and assistance onsite. This causes students stress, time, and money they didn’t expect to spend.
A Model That Serves Few
Due to these challenges, traditional exchange programs tend to serve only a small, specific subset of students—those who are well-resourced, experienced travelers, and comfortable taking on high levels of independence and uncertainty.
Managing Exchanges with API
Integrate your exchange programs into the ConnectAIQ platform and give your students easy access to exclusive housing, excursions, onsite support, and proprietary content to enhance their exchange experience.
Students will enjoy a customized experience, branded with their home university’s look and feel, offering a seamless way to explore exchange add-ons and sign up for them.
Experiencing Athens with API
“The API technology is helping our office to streamline the flow of information about our exchange programs to potential students, making it a better overall experience for them — we’re building our own one-stop-shop for program features, curricula, excursions, enrollment and more.”
Jake Carbine
Director of Study Abroad, Whittier College
Reimagine Your Exchanges with Student-Centric Services from API
API offer support services such as housing, excursions, on-site orientation, and 24/7 support to help students navigate the logistics of studying abroad. This removes barriers and encourages increased participation in exchange programs.
Housing & Support Services
- Visited and Verified™ housing options for students
- Housing accommodation choice and support
- Pre-departure resources and orientation curriculum
Health, Safety & Emergency Services
- 24/7 emergency support to students abroad
- Assistance to students in navigating their new country and city
- Mental health and counseling information services
- Medical insurance also provided, if desired
Community & Group Excursions
- Cultural immersion activities and group excursions
- Onsite reference materials and resources
- Additional, optional volunteer opportunities in the local community
Hawai’i Pacific University became an exchange partner with a one-person office and part-time staff.
Hawai’i Pacific Universuty is a private, 4-year Liberal Arts University located in Honolulu, HI. They went from having 20 exchange partner schools between 15 different countries to over 300 approved options, helping students find the program that best meets their individual needs, interests, and goal.
Ready to see how API can help with your
Exchanges?
Complete the form to the right and we’ll follow-up with you!