Students who study or intern abroad expand their understanding of the world and build skills and experiences that employers value. These skills differentiate their resume from peers, expand their employment options, improve their odds of getting hired faster and increase their chances of a higher starting salary.

Students can more easily learn a new language or improve their language skills by living in and navigating a new country, or through robust dialogue in an integrated classroom with other students. API’s resident directors further support students through conversation practice and tutoring. The ability to speak more than one language opens employment doors, as potential employers value multilingualism and the ability to communicate with individuals of different cultural and language backgrounds.

Since 1997, API has promoted lifelong learning through experience and is highly regarded  by college, university and business partners – in the U.S. and abroad – for our quality, culturally-inclusive programming.

API is committed to delivering safe and high-quality programming around the world. Be assured that your participant will be well prepared for the experience prior to their arrival on-site. Once abroad, students will find safe, comfortable and well-located housing and local API staff who are ready and willing to handle any situation that may arise.