I have been talking about studying abroad my whole life; it is something I have always dreamed of. It seems like yesterday I was six years old listening to the stories of my mom studying abroad in London, England. After two of my cousins studied abroad in Spain, I knew that is where I was going.
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My Journey to Spain
Flying to Spain was my first experience traveling internationally, and my flight was 6 hours with a 50-minute connection! Yes, you heard that correctly: a 50-minute connection! It was just as terrifying as it sounds.
New Language: A First Step in Connection Outside of Your Culture
Today's blog post comes to us from University of Arkansas Little Rock student and API alumni...
Mi relación fatalista con el baile
En el caso de animación, no soy perfecto en este estilo, pero me puse mucho más confidente y cómodo con bailar en frente de más que un espejo.
Study STEM in Ireland this Summer [API Program Spotlight]
This program is a great option for students interested in getting ahead on their credits. Students choose two course options from a list of STEM and Irish history options.
A Mother’s Wisdom
This story, from the jump, gets a huge shout out to my host mother who always always always encouraged me to go out and explore the city (“para conocer” (so that I can get to know it more) so I wouldn’t regret not having gone out at the end of my stay.
Top 10 Reasons to Visit Lisbon
iving in Lisbon has given me the best experiences of my life, so the purpose of this blog post is to share these experiences and to show people why they should visit Lisbon!
Reflections on Florence
As I take my last final exam today, spend my last day in Florence tomorrow & board a plane back to New York after 4 months of being away from everyone and everything I love on Saturday, I wanted to take some time to reflect on my experience & everything I have learned since being abroad.
My Fatalistic Relationship with Dance
As I look to the prospect of having to go back to the United States and face a cold snowless winter, I want to squeeze in some last bits of analysis on my experience here and share with you all what I’ve learned.