Alumni Articles

Orange isn’t just a color: How study abroad taught me to look at the world with all five senses.
Orange isn’t just a color: How study abroad taught me to look at the world with all five senses.

“Don’t eat the oranges on the trees – they are poisonous.” These are the first words that I distinctly remember coming out of my host mom’s mouth after I settled into my new home in Sevilla, Spain. It’s certainly helpful that I was warned–otherwise I might not be here to tell you that orange isn’t just a color. During my long walks to class, I had a lot of time to reflect and really live my life through my five senses, thanks to the famous oranges of Sevilla. 

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2021 API Photo & Video Contest Winners!
2021 API Photo & Video Contest Winners!

API would like to congratulate the winners of our first-ever photo and video contest! We received some incredible entries that highlighted the amazing experiences our students had while on our programs and we are so excited to share these images with the world!

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Ritornerò – I Will Go Back 
Ritornerò – I Will Go Back 

Italy has gifted me with an endless list of extraordinary experiences, but my favorite memories from my time there are the small daily moments. Simply, the way life feels in Italy is magic to my soul.

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Reflections on Twenty Years with API
Reflections on Twenty Years with API

Twenty years ago today (August 15, 2001), I walked into the API office to begin what I thought was a job. Little did I know that when I opened that door I was taking my first steps into a career that would span two decades, nor did I anticipate that this position would lead to lifelong friendships with individuals who have enriched my life exponentially and who have become like family to me.

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Reflections on Lessons Learned While Working Abroad
Reflections on Lessons Learned While Working Abroad

Years ago, I studied abroad in both Madrid and Paris, and these experiences were so impactful that I knew with complete certainty that I wanted to pursue opportunities that would allow me to travel and to continue engaging in intercultural exchange.

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