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Scholarships
API is accepting Early Bird scholarship applications for all programs! Every student may apply, and applying is easy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Explore Some of Our Students'
Favorite Locations
Florence, Italy
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API offers a wide selection of programs in historic Florence, Italy! Explore incredible museums and a bustling city while studying any number of fascinating subjects.
Reykjavik, Iceland
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Iceland offers an incredible adventure for students interested in STEM, sustainability, computer science, business, engineering and so much more!
Athens, Greece
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Study abroad in Athens, Greece and immerse yourself in ancient civilization, explore iconic landmarks, and discover the roots of modern society! Courses offered in English for majors like Business, Engineering, Music, Psychology, and Greek cultural studies.
Budapest, Hungary
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Study abroad in Budapest and immerse yourself in Hungary’s language, lifestyle and culture. Explore the vibrant city, study business, humanities, and more in English.
STEM & Health Sciences
In the Global South
Natural & Health Sciences
Computer Science & Technology
Engineering + Internships
Mathematics
Sophomore Semester Abroad
Neuroscience in Spain
Program Details (Spring 2025)
Location: Seville, Spain
Arrival: January 27, 2025 (Madrid)
Departure: May 14, 2025 (Seville)
Application Deadline: Early Fall 2024
Program Price: TBA
Eligibility: sophomore neuroscience majors
Program Summary
Go beyond the classroom, gain cultural awareness, and develop skills to help you become more successful in a globalized community.
Sophomore neuroscience majors are encouraged to study in Seville, Spain in the spring of 2025.
Not a sophomore in 2025? No worries! Visit the Global Education Office — you may still be eligible to participate in this program.
Experience one of Europe’s most beloved cities!
About Seville, Spain
- Rich Spanish traditions kept alive by warm and welcoming locals (think flamenco, tapas, and more!)
- Fantastic weather
- World-famous festivals, including Feria
- Magnificent sunsets over the Guadalquivir River
- Home to the 3rd largest cathedral in the world
- Breathtaking architecture, iconic monuments and beautiful plazas
Neuroscience Course Info
Students will enroll in the following four Virginia Tech courses taught by local instructors at Universidad de Sevilla:
- PSYC 2084: Psychology of Learning
- STAT 3615: Biostatistics
- NEUR 2026/2036: Intro to Neuroscience + Lab
- NEUR 2464: Neuroscience in Society
*Please note that these courses are subject to minimum enrollments.
Pathways Course Info
Students may also enroll in an additional course at Universidad de Sevilla. Below are some sample classes to fulfill VT Pathways requirements while at the Universidad de Sevilla:
- Social Psychology
- Photographing the Literary Seville
- Music and Society: Theory and Practice of Flamenco
- Photography: Theory and Techniques
- Gender Views in Contemporary Spanish Literature and Film
Housing & Meals
Students may choose from three housing options:
- Shared double room with local host
- Three meals per day included
- Upgrade to a single room for an additional fee
- Shared double room in a traditional residencia
- Three meals per day included
- Upgrade to a single room for an additional fee.
- Single studio apartment in a modern dorm
- Additional fee
- Private bath and kitchenette
- No meals included
- Additional Housing Information
Additional Included Meals:
- One group welcome meal
- One group farewell meal
Activities & Excursions
Excursions:
Students will participate in 1-2 overnight excursions during the semester. Below is a list of sample excursions that may be offered:
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Extremadura
- Granada
Cultural Activities: API will offer 3 – 4 cultural activities per month. Below is a list of sample activities that may be offered:
- Winery Tour
- Chocolate and churros tasting
- Learn how to prepare local cuisine in a cooking class
- Flamenco Dance & Music show
- Learn regional dances in a dance class
- Visit to local fine arts museum
Day Trips: Students will participate in 2 day trips during the semester. Below is a list of sample trip locations that may be offered:
- Day trip to Cadiz
- Day trip to Ronda
Please note: Excursions, Cultural Activities, and Day Trips are subject to change depending on availability, weather, and other factors.
Travel & Transportation
Travel Documents:
- This program requires a student visa.
- Student visa applicants must have a current passport before applying for their student visa.
- Be sure to apply for or renew your passport ASAP!
Transportation:
- One group airport pickup in Madrid, Spain
- Ground transportation on all activities, day trips, and excursions, as necessary
- Local transportation card
Not Included:
- International airfare to and from the United States
- Passport & Visa fees
- Luggage fees
Health & Safety
- International health insurance
- Onsite cultural, health, and safety orientation
- On-site Resident Director to implement and oversee the program itinerary and serve as an
emergency contact available 24/7 - Every Resident Director is thoroughly trained in emergency response and receives ongoing training and support.
Ut Prosim Abroad
Students will volunteer and work with the community during their time abroad in Seville.
Past community engagement projects in Seville include:
- Collaboration with a local organization for families with hearing-impaired children. Students interact with the children in order for them to learn English in a playful environment at home or outside, always in the company of the family.
- Students participate in the Night Brigades, a group of locals who meet once a week to bring food to people without shelter
- Environmental volunteering: students plant new trees or clean up plastic from a nearby beach.
- Collaborate with a local organization to prepare a holiday party for local children with disabilities
- Students volunteer with pet rescue associations to take shelter dogs for a walk or visit and care for cats.
Hear what API Students are Saying!
Alumni Testimonials
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.
Get Going for Less - Budget Friendly
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Semester programs under $15,000.
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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
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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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.
