Beautiful Havana
I believe Havana is a city unlike any other in the world. Walking around sometimes makes me feel like I have traveled back in time due to all the old cars and the thousands of old, crumbling, paint...
View ArticleSo What’s It Really Like Studying in Cuba?
As the semester comes to an end, the thinking back and reflecting have begun. My dad just came and visited me and he, like everyone else at home, has tons of questions about my life here and what it...
View Article5 Reasons Why You Should Study Abroad in Cuba NOW
Wait, you’re in Cuba?! Isn’t that like a Communist country? Why would you ever go there? These were the typical questions I was asked before coming to Havana for the spring semester. The reasons I give...
View ArticleNew Study Abroad Program in Cuba!
Attention Spanish majors and minors! Are you looking for a unique environment to learn Spanish language and pursue cultural studies? Then you might be a good fit for our Cuban and Caribbean Studies...
View ArticleAPI Spring 2015 Study Abroad Deadlines Extended – Part 3
The following API study abroad programs are still accepting applications for spring 2015: Budapest, Hungary International Business and Humanities (Corvinus University of Budapest) – APPLY BY NOV. 1,...
View ArticleAPI staff reflections on Cuba
As many of our readers know, API was the first study abroad organization granted license to operate in Cuba after the regulations changed in late 2011 – early 2012. Since that time, API has continued...
View ArticleAPI Safety Update – Cuba Plane Crash
API was deeply saddened to learn of the crash of a passenger plane in Havana, Cuba today, which resulted in multiple casualties. There are no API semester or summer students currently in Cuba, and API...
View ArticleAPI Staff Spotlight – Joan Solaún
Meet Joan Solaún, our Director of Caribbean and Latin American Programming! Not only is she one of API’s hardest workers, she’s just received the prestigious NAFSA Award; a huge accomplishment in the...
View ArticleThe top 10 questions I get asked about living in Cuba
Happy New Year from all of us at API! Today’s post comes to us from University of Maine student & API Global Leader Anna Foster! She studied abroad with us in Cuba, one of our very unique program...
View ArticleLearning from Cuba – API Blog
Today’s blog post comes to us Adam Barone and Daniel Skinner! Skinner is an assistant professor of health policy, and he, Adam, and other Ohio University students just wrapped up a customized program...
View ArticleVolunteering in Cuba – A Day at Grandpa & Grandma’s House
Today’s blog post comes to us from API Global Leader & Hofstra University student Penelope Lopez. She’s opening up about her experience volunteering in Cuba. The best part of studying abroad, in my...
View Article5 great places for foodies to study abroad – National Culinary Arts Month
July is National Culinary Arts Month! Because local cuisine is such a huge part of a city’s culture and identity, food is one of our favorite things to talk about at #APIabroad. Today we’re focusing on...
View ArticleJanuary Term Programs [API Program Spotlight]
API's January Term programs provide the chance for students to go abroad for a time period of two weeks to one month. These programs are great options for students who want to study abroad but are on...
View Article5 Unique Study Abroad Programs for You in Summer 2020
It’s hard to believe that 2019 is almost over! It has been an amazing year of transformation and growth at API, and we’re so excited to help students achieve their goals in 2020. If you’re considering...
View ArticleA Moment in Cuba [API Blog]
That tour showed me that many people who travel to Cuba only gain one perspective: the tourist.
View Article5 great places for foodies to study abroad – National Culinary Arts Month
July is National Culinary Arts Month! Because local cuisine is such a huge part of a city’s culture and identity, food is one of our favorite things to talk about [...]
View ArticleJanuary Term Programs [API Program Spotlight]
API's January Term programs provide the chance for students to go abroad for a time period of two weeks to one month. These programs are great options for students who want to study abroad but are on...
View Article5 Unique Study Abroad Programs for You in Summer 2020
It’s hard to believe that 2019 is almost over! It has been an amazing year of transformation and growth at API, and we’re so excited to help students achieve their [...]
View ArticleA Moment in Cuba [API Blog]
That tour showed me that many people who travel to Cuba only gain one perspective: the tourist.
View ArticleInformation Session: Study Abroad in Latin America
Study abroad insight + one lucky winner gets their initial deposit waived! Join us and learn about API's programs in Latin America and get your specific questions answered by one of our program experts!
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