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Summer 2025 faculty-led programs
Music Cultures of London with Dr. Shiflett
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Join Dr. Shiflett and fellow OKCU students on this 10-day journey in London and earn credit at the same time!
- Program Dates: July 5th – July 15th 2025
- Application Deadline: March 1st, 2025
This course will survey the variety of musical traditions practiced in London today and in the past. We will think critically about the works and performance practices we observe, about the institutions that support them, and about what is at stake in the continuation of musical traditions. We will attend performances and contextualize them with visits to museums and historic sites around the city. Students will produce a portfolio of critical review-essays reflecting on their experiences.
Celtic Spirituality in Ireland with Dr. Long
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Join Dr. Long and fellow OKCU students on this 13-day journey, and earn credit at the same time!
- Program Dates: May 12th – May 25th 2025
- Application Deadline: January 13th, 2025
We are excited to invite students on an unforgettable two-week study tour with Dr. Leslie Long in Ireland! This incredible journey offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Ireland’s rich, sacred history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes. The program will begin in Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland, and continue into Glendalough, Kildare, Brú na Bóinne, Inis Mor, Galway, Kilmacduagh, and even Belfast in Northern Ireland. This program will be run through Oklahoma City University in partnership with API
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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
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Europe
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Semester programs under $15,000.
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Asia/South Pacific
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Virtual programs under $1,900.
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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
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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
API Scholarships
Academic Programs International (API) awards millions of dollars in scholarships every year to students just like you! Visit our scholarships page to review our Early Bird Scholarship, our Academic Scholarship, our Opportunity Scholarship and the Financial Aid Boost Scholarship for those who need extra support. API is here for you!
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