Summer in Florence- Jessica’s Impressions

Jul 5, 2017 | Pre-Departure

Jessica Albright from the University of Iowa, English and Creative Writing and Secondary Education Major, studying in Florence, Italy After just over a week of my study abroad program in Florence, Italy I am convinced that I have made the best decision of my life. Is...
Meet the Summer ’17 Blog Team!

Meet the Summer ’17 Blog Team!

Jun 6, 2017 | News

Each semester the API blog features a crew of thoughtful, hardworking and passionate bloggers. The team will share their abroad experience via writing, videography, photography… a mix of expressive mediums to tell their API story; presenting an opportunity to...
Why Florence?

Why Florence?

Jun 6, 2017 | On-Site

This post is from student blogger Sandra Collopy from Saint Michaels College, English and Media Studies Major studying in Florence, Italy. I chose to study abroad in Florence, Italy because of everything Italy has to offer – the culture, language, art, food, and...
Farewell to Firenze- A Poem

Farewell to Firenze- A Poem

May 23, 2017 | On-Site

This post is from student blogger Sandra Collopy from Saint Michaels College, English and Media Studies Major studying in Florence, Italy. Moments of stillness Envelope my heart And capture my mind Among Italy’s streets A pigeon’s feather Gets swept up by a Fiat Hair...
The Travel Bug

The Travel Bug

May 16, 2017 | On-Site

This post comes to us from Florence student and guest blogger, Erin Condon. Erin is from the University of New Hampshire.  There comes a point in every study abroad student’s experience when “it” happens. It happens quickly and silently and they won’t know its there...