Gain Global Experience
with SOU & API
Internships Abroad
Get a closer look at an API global internship in Australia! Follow Patrick Kasper and hear from him about his hands-on projects and insights gained while interning in Sydney with TGL, a prominent tech company.
Scholarships
API is accepting Early Bird scholarship applications for all programs! Every student may apply.
Also, API offers a number of other category scholarships, as well as options from 3rd party sources to help you prepare to go abroad! Check them out on our scholarships page.
Financial Aid Resources
You might be surprised to hear that you can use financial aid to study abroad! API does accept all forms of financial aid according to approval from your home university or organization.
Fare Finder!
In an effort to reduce financial barriers and increase access, we are offering the Fare Finder™ app right inside of APIConnect to provide access to discounted airfare for academic travel. With Fare Finder, we’re making educational travel simpler and more accessible than ever before.
Passport Resources
Don't let a missing passport derail your study abroad plans! International travelers are itching to get back out there so processing time for passport applications and renewals has increased. Apply for or renew your passport as soon as possible to ensure your study abroad plans stay on track!
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
API believes in the importance of promoting acceptance, dignity, and respect among people of all backgrounds. No matter who you are or where you come from, API will support you during your journey abroad.
Earn SOU Course Credit
While Studying Abroad
SOU and API have worked together to remove the guesswork from transferring courses.
Studying abroad can feel daunting, especially when it comes to finding the right courses and ensuring they transfer for credit. That’s where API and the SOU Study Abroad Office come in! We’ve partnered with academic departments to pre-approve courses, so you can focus on exploring the world without worrying about credit transfers.
See below where you can go to earn SOU credit abroad!
THEATER ARTS
Theater Arts majors and minors can study abroad in the following locations and earn SOU credit!
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Computer Science majors and minors can study abroad in the following locations and earn SOU credit!
ART & ART HISTORY
Art and Art History majors and minors can study abroad in the following locations and earn SOU credit!
- Florence, Italy (Summer)
- Florence, Italy (Fall/Spring)
- And more!
Earn STEM Credit ABROAD
Reykjavik, Iceland
Spend your summer in Iceland experiencing its many natural wonders while earning academic credit! API offers this unique summer program, ideally suited for STEM students. Stay on track to graduate and enroll in unique courses in this land of fire and ice!
Rome, Italy
Spend your summer with API in Rome, Italy! You can select from a wide array of classes taught in English including STEM coursework. Study alongside students from across the world, earn valuable academic credit toward your degree, and experience life in one of the world’s most visited cities!
Dublin, Ireland
At Maynooth University, students have a variety of courses to choose from in areas like computer science, engineering and Irish studies. Each class also includes relevant field trips that enhance the classroom experience explore more of what Ireland has to offer!
Gain a Global Edge with
INTERNSHIPS ABROAD
Get a jump on your professional future through career exploration and skills development. Our internship programs are designed to provide you with training and resources to prepare you for a meaningful and successful career.
Types of Internships
Students can view our internship postings and filter for internships during a particular term, within a particular academic area of study or career interest area. (See commonly requested internships on this page.)
We know that internships are not one-size fits all, so we work with companies of all sizes to offer paid and unpaid open positions that are individual, research, project-oriented, and team based.
Whatever your career goals are after graduation, you can chart a path toward them with an API internship!
What's included
More details are provided on each internship program page, but the following features are included in most programs:
- APIConnect platform and mobile app
- Orientation materials and resources
- Career coaching with a certified coach
- Access to the API Career Hub, providing skills development modules, interview prep help, and career resource toolkits to prepare for every phase of the internship journey
- Visa support where relevant
- Tailored academic credit options that meet the needs of your degree pathway
- Internship placement oversight
- Scholarship opportunities
- Workplace and culture orientation
- Housing
- Access to local support staff 24/7
Ignacio L.
This trip has given me the opportunity to slow down, reflect, and do things that I could have never done in the fast-paced life that I was living... If you have the opportunity to see even a little bit more of what is out there, do it! 
Hannah A.
Studying abroad was truly one of the most rewarding experiences of my life...API provided a program rich with opportunities...as well as amazing on-site staff!
Lexi A.
I embraced all the experiences of my study abroad semester differently than had I never been abroad before. When I returned, I knew what to do with those experiences. To this day, I cite my gap year as the most transformational year of my life.
Eden L.
Studying abroad has helped me enjoy the moment of life that I am currently existing in. It gave me a moment in time where I could relax and actually take time to feel alive. Studying abroad has sharpened my street-smart skills, where I am more aware of my surroundings and can figure out ways to not make myself stand out like a tourist.
Nancy S.
[The RDs] were extremely helpful from day one to the very last day of being in the program. You can tell they really care for the students that come into the program & want nothing but the best experience for each one of us. Loved the program!
Isabella H.
I had always wanted to study abroad but the price to study for one summer through my university at home was not realistic for my family to pay. Once we found API and compared the numbers, it was clear that would be the best option. What resulted was six of the best weeks of my life.
Phoebe H.
Through studying abroad I was challenged and awakened to the possibilities of life and what I am truly capable of. I truly believe that studying abroad has deeply altered my sense of self, opening me to the world and what I can accomplish.
Spruce Up Your
SPANISH ABROAD
API offers short-term intensive programs, summer options, as well as semester-long opportunities.
Check out these SOU-handpicked programs!
Salamanca, Spain
Known as the “Golden City”, enjoys Salamanca’s vibrant social scene and cafe culture alongside a slower pace of life.
ValparaÍso, Chile
Experience Valparaíso, a bustling port with beautiful Pacific views and a relaxed and Bohemian flair. Internships available!
Granada, Spain
Study abroad in Granada, a diverse city, with a fascinating mix of cultures and heavy Moorish and Romani influences.
Winter Quarter
Not able to study abroad during the summer or for a full semester? API offers short-term Winter Quarter programs!
Get Going for Less - Budget Friendly
Programs by Region
Europe
PROGRAMS
Semester programs under $15,000.
Not what you're looking for? View more programs here, including summer, J-Term, and internships!
Asia/South Pacific
PROGRAMS
Semester programs under $15,000.
Not what you're looking for? View more programs here, including summer, J-Term, and internships!
Latin America
PROGRAMS
Semester programs under $15,000.
Not what you're looking for? View more programs here, including summer, J-Term, and internships!
Virtual
Programs
Virtual programs under $1,900.
Not what you're looking for? View more programs here
Use Fare Finder™ for better educational travel
In an effort to reduce financial barriers and increase access, we are offering the Fare Finder™ app right inside of APIConnect to provide access to discounted airfare for academic travel! You can hold flights ahead of purchasing at no additional cost, and book higher value fares with more favorable terms and conditions.
What's Inside Fare Finder™?
- Lower fares
- Hold flights and share itineraries
- Secure more favorable terms
- 24/7 assistance
- Broad sort and filter options
- Simplify the booking process
- And more!
What's APIConnect?
APIConnect is a software platform that enables you to apply for your perfect program from your phone, computer, or tablet. It enables program personalization, streamlines your application process, and helps you easily know what you need to do to go on your life-changing experiential journey.
Login and check out your options!
GET MORE
API prides itself on including as much as possible in our program fees to make sure that you have a full and rewarding experience abroad. Here’s a quick list of the most common pieces that API programs include:
- Pre-departure advising from program experts
- Tuition and transcripts
- Housing
- Excursions/Daytrips
- Medical Insurance
- Friendly, local API staff in every destination
See what's included in API programs.
Financial Resources
For Your Global Experience
Financial Aid
Good news - you can use financial aid to study abroad! API accepts all forms of financial aid according to approval from your home university or organization.
Scholarships
- Early Bird: Available to all students!
- Need-based: Identify yourself as eligible when you apply for your API program
- Merit-based: Opportunities available for students with 3.5 GPA and above
Learn More
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
API is committed to providing enriching international experiences to its participants. We believe in the importance of promoting acceptance, dignity, and respect among people of all backgrounds. No matter who you are or where you come from, API will support you during your journey abroad.
Let’s Get You Abroad!
Complete the form to get in touch, and we’ll follow up to answer any questions you may have!
Connect with Your School
For more information on studying abroad or how to get the process started at your school, reach out to the SOU Office of International Programs located in SU 322.
Once you’re ready to apply to API, click below to begin your application.
SOU Course Equivalencies
More coursework may be available to take as elective credit in addition to the options listed below.
THEATER ARTS
Theater arts students can earn SOU credit in a variety of locations!
Top options that offer full curriculum which includes theater arts include:
University of Leeds in England
FSU London Study Center
Victoria University of Wellington
Explore course equivalencies by university in the dropdowns.
University of Otago - New Zealand (Fall)
Victoria University of Wellington - New Zealand (Fall)
Playing for Real: Acting and Performance Skills (THEA 113)
SOU Equivalent: Acting I (TA 311)
Directing (THEA 304)
SOU Equivalent: Fundamentals of Directing (TA 354)
Devised Performance (THEA 203)
SOU Equivalent: Topics in Performance (TA 370)
Playwriting (THEA 316)
SOU Equivalent: Playwriting (TA 371)
American University of Sharjah - UAE (Fall)
Acting Styles (THE 355)
SOU Equivalent: Acting III (TA 313)
Musical Theatre History (THE 301)
SOU Equivalent: Musical Theatre History (TA 359)
Playwriting (THE 361)
SOU Equivalent: Playwriting (TA 371)
University Dublin College - Ireland (Fall)
Introduction to Acting (DRAM 201170)
SOU Equvalent: Acting I (TA 311)
Solo Performance (DRAM 30280)
SOU Equivalent: Topics in Performance (TA 370)
Playwriting (DRAM 20190)
SOU Equivalent: Playwriting (TA 371)
University of Leeds - England (Fall)
Stage Management (PECI 1709)
SOU Equivalent: Stage Management (TA 334)
Performance Perspectives (PECI 1711)
SOU Equivalent: Topics in Performance (TA 370)
Theatre Directing (PECI 2705)
SOU Equivalent: Fundamentals of Directing (TA 354)
Exploring Musical Theatre (PECI 2708)
SOU Equivalent: Musical Theatre History (TA 359)
Kingston University - London (Fall)
The Theatre Director: Crafting Productions for the Stage (DA 5006)
SOU Equivalent: Fundamentals of Directing (TA 354)
FSU in London - London (Fall)
Movement Techniques for Theatre
SOU Equivalent: Movement II (TA 315)
SOU Equivalent: Voice and Speech I (TA 317)
SOU Equivalent: Voice and Speech III (TA 319)
Dialects for the Stage
SOU Equivalent: Voice and Speech IV (TA 327)
SOU Equivalent: Performing Shakespeare (TA 339)
SOU Equivalent: Playwriting (TA 371)
University of the Arts - London (Summer)
Acting Shakespeare with Drama Centre London
SOU Equivalent: TA 339 Performing Shakespeare
SOU Equivalent: TA 399 Special Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Explore course equivalencies by university in the dropdowns.
Reykjavík University - Iceland (Fall)
Computer Graphics (T-511-TGRA)
SOU Equivalent: Computer Graphics I (CS 316)
Computer Networks (T-409-TSAM)
SOU Equivalent: Networks I (CS 336)
Theory of Computation (T-519-STOR)
SOU Equivalent: Theory of Computation (CS 418)
Compilers (contact API for syllabus)
SOU Equivalent: Compilers (CS 450)
Programming Languages (contact API for syllabus)
SOU Equivalent: Programming Languages (CS 452)
Heriot-Watt University - Scotland (Fall)
Computer Networks (F29XO)
SOU Equivalent: Networks I (CS 336)
Data Structures and Algorithms (F28DA)
SOU Equivalent: Algorithms and Data Structures (CS 411)
Programming Languages (F28PL)
SOU Equivalent: Programming Languages (CS 452)
Operating Systems & Concurrency (F29OC)
SOU Equivalent: Operating Systems (CS 459)
ART & ART HISTORY
Art and Art History students will find Florence, Italy an enchanting place and perfect location to earn SOU credit.
Lorenzo de’Medici: The Italian International Institute - Florence (Fall)
*Use the LDM Course Schedules website to find course descriptions.*
Art History I: Antiquity to Early Renaissance (ART 180 F)
SOU Equivalent: History of Art: Prehistory Through Medieval (ARTH 204)
Art History II: High Renaissance to Present (ART 186 F)
SOU Equivalent: History of Art: Early Modern (ARTH 205)
Italian Renaissance Art (ART 278 F)
SOU Equivalent: Italian Renaissance Art (ARTH 431)
Contemporary Art (ART 375 F)
SOU Equivalent: Contemporary Art: 1945-Present (ARTH 446)
Introductory Sculpture (SCU 160 F)
SOU Equivalent: Introduction to Sculpture (ART 291)
Basic Printmaking (PRI 120 F)
SOU Equivalent: Introduction to Printmaking (ART 210)
Lorenzo de’Medici: The Italian International Institute - Florence (Summer)
*Use the LDM Course Schedules website to find course descriptions.*
Art History I: Antiquity to Early Renaissance (ART 180 F)
SOU Equivalent: History of Art: Prehistory Through Medieval (ARTH 204)
Art History II: High Renaissance to Present (ART 186 F)
SOU Equivalent: History of Art: Early Modern (ARTH 205)
Why API
API offers best-in-class programming, with student well-being a high priority.
Our mission is to create better global citizens through international experiential learning. API programs are developed to be transformative, career-boosting experiences that include:
- Community involvement through optional volunteer programs with API Gives Back
- Cultural awareness through relevant coursework and time spent in multicultural student groups
- High-touch student support throughout the program
About API
Academic Programs International (API) was founded in 1997 and is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable experiential learning programs. Their extensive pre-departure preparation, coupled with strong support services on-site, facilitates academic, cultural and linguistic learning. Within the supportive environment of the API programs, API participants are encouraged to explore their host communities and become increasingly independent and confident in their own abilities. They strive to make international educational experiences accessible to as many participants as possible, and, as such, works to provide multiple program components at a low program cost.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
API is committed to providing enriching international experiences to its participants. We believe in the importance of promoting acceptance, dignity, and respect among people of all backgrounds. No matter who you are or where you come from, API will support you during your journey abroad.