Gain Global Experience
with Saint Anselm & 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.
NEW - 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.
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.
Scholarships
API offers a number of scholarships, and has assembled a list of other potential scholarship options from 3rd party sources to help you prepare to go abroad! Check them out on our scholarships page.
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.
Faculty-Led Programs
Saint Anselm has partnered with API to provide students with a specialized, custom experience led by Saint Anselm faculty. These programs will be offered annually, depending upon enrollment.
Signature Program: Saint Anselm in Tuscania
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Next Program: Spring 2025
Saint Anselm College has partnered with API to provide a semester-long program where students will live, learn, and travel with fellow Saint Anselm peers and faculty.
While abroad, you will enroll in four courses and participate in a variety of cultural activities, excursions, and meaningful service opportunities. Bring your Anselmian values and skills beyond the classroom and into your study abroad experience!
Music, Politics, & Culture in the Austrian Empire
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Program Dates: January 6 – 20, 2025
Based in Vienna, Austria–the “City of Music”–the trip will include excursions to Salzburg, Austria, and Budapest, Hungary.
We will explore the main sites in which music has been produced and consumed over the past three hundred years: palaces, churches, opera houses, concert halls, and composer homes.
We will attend performances at the opera and the symphony, and students will have the opportunity to perform in our own private concert.
The Cold War in Cuba (applications closed)
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Program Dates: March 9 – 15, 2024
This 7-day faculty-led program is an optional add-on to the Spring 2024 course HI387: The Cold War. It will be taught in English and is open to all students; enrollment in the spring course is not required, but encouraged.
Students will explore and experience firsthand the themes and objectives taught during the spring course.
CURATED Programs
These summer programs are perfect for Nursing, Public Health, Health Science, STEM majors looking for HIST and AEST coursework, and other majors looking for short-term programs.
Madrid, Spain
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Spanish Language, Humanities, and Business Studies at Universidad Nebrija in Madrid
Florence, Italy
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Business, Arts, Humanities, Italian Language and Culture at Lorenzo de’ Medici in Florence
Explore Saint Anselm’s
SHOWCASE Programs
These programs provide outstanding opportunities for every major. With locations spanning the globe, these are academically rigorous with a variety of options including internships and community engagement.
CHILE
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API offers a wide selection of programs in Valparaiso, Chile! Explore the bustling port city with beautiful Pacific views and a relaxed and Bohemian flair.
CROATIA
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API offers a wide selection of programs in Dubrovnik, Croatia! Close to beautiful beaches and numerous natural wonders, explore this walkable city, where you can traverse the town on charming cobblestoned streets.
CZECH REPUBLIC
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API offers a wide selection of programs in Prague, Czech Republic! The city has the charm of “Old Europe”, but draws visitors from around the world due to its vibrant social scene.
ENGLAND
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API offers a wide selection of programs in London, England! With a wealth of galleries, museums & studios, in addition to the plentiful historic sites and castles, there is something for everyone!
FRANCE
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Study abroad in Grenoble, France with the French Alps as your backrop. Enjoy the ease of travel with its proximity to Switzerland, Italy, Monaco and the Mediterranean.
Or study in the classic city of Paris with its iconic Eiffel Tower, famous Champs-Elysées, and some of the best museums in the world.
IRELAND
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API offers a wide selection of programs in Galway, Ireland! Known for its festivals, exceptional food, and its fantastic art scene, Galway is the cultural capital of Ireland
PORTUGAL
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API offers a wide selection of programs in Lisbon, Portugal! Undiscovered gem of Western Europe, this affordable destination is one of the oldest cities in the world with a fascinating mix of old European charm and a modern, cosmopolitan atmosphere.
SPAIN
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API offers a wide selection of programs in Madrid, Spain! As the capital of Spain, and the country’s center for industry, finance and culture, Madrid is an ideal location to study abroad.
Stay on Track to Graduate
Short Term Program
Short-term programs are flexible and cost-effective! Whether an internship or a 3- or 4-credit course experience, short-term options are perfect for students who can’t do an entire semester abroad but understand the value of global experiences!
Summer
Fulfill credit with our one of our exciting summer programs!
Take the Path Less Traveled
Petition Program
These programs are perfect for the student ready to push their limits! Approval for these programs requires a brief written petition essay to the Office of International Programs.
Argentina
API offers a wide selection of programs in Buenos Aires, Argentina! During your time abroad, you will experience the social, cultural & economic heart of Argentina. You’ll enjoy museums, world-renowned theaters, tango dance center, and stunning architecture.
Costa Rica
API offers a wide selection of programs in San Joaquin de Flores, Costa Rica! Located only 10 miles from San José, this bustling city will immerse you in “Tico” (Costa Rican) culture. Here, you can enhoy a unique destination for studying abroad, off the beaten path and not overrun by tourists.
England
API offers a wide selection of programs in Leeds, England! This program offers one of the widest selection of courses in the U.K., and the opportunity to enroll with locals makes it one of our most integrated program options.
Hungary
API offers a wide selection of programs in Budapest, Hungary! Here, you can explore the two distinct and very different parts of the city: Buda and Pest, separated by the magnificent Danube and connected by numerous bridges.
Close proximity for easy travel to other European cities such as Kraków, Prague, and Vienna.
Ireland
API offers a wide selection of programs in Limerick, Ireland! One of the oldest cities in the country, Limerick has over 400 castles! Enjoy the impressive architecture, abundant green spaces, and the lovely River Liffey.
Italy
Study abroad in Syracuse, Italy. This unique Italian destination is perfect for students looking for a diverse array of courses with a focus on Mediterranean Studies, or opportunities for field work.
Or study in the iconic city of Florence! With incredible museums, galleries, and landmarks, including the Uffizi Museum, Pitti Palace, the Accademia (home to Michelangelo’s “David”), and the iconic Duomo, you can’t go wrong!
New Zealand
API offers a wide selection of programs in Auckland, New Zealand! With over 100 miles of pristine beaches, Auckland is a fascinating mix of natural beauty and abundant opportunities for urban adventures.
Scotland
API offers a wide selection of programs in Stirling, Scotland! Study abroad on a campus that has its own loch and castle! Stirling offers a full menu of performing arts, nightlife and shopping combined with the community feel of a smaller city.
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
Financial Resources
For Your Global Experience
Financial Aid
Something that might surprise you: 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.
Scholarships
API also offers a number of scholarships, and has assembled a list of other potential scholarship options from 3rd party sources to help you prepare to go abroad! Check them out on our scholarships page.
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.
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 your study abroad office!
Once you’re ready to apply to API, click below to begin your application.
For more information on the API programs available to Saint Anselm’s students:
- Visit the Saint Anselm VIATRM page or search the API website
- Use the filters to fine-tune your search (by major, location, and more)
- In VIATRM, save programs of interest to your profile
- If you are ready to apply, start with the Saint Anselm application on that program’s VIATRM page
If you have specific questions regarding a program or the application process, please schedule an appointment with the Office of International Programs by emailing the director, Jane Bjerklie-Barry
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.