Gain Global Experience
with WSU Carson College of Business & API
API's Newest Locations!
API has new and exciting programs in locations around the world! Experience Athens, Seoul, Tokyo and more while earning credit towards your degree.
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. for more scholarship opportunities, explore Carson-specific scholarships and general WSU Study Abroad scholarships!
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 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.
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.
CCB featured programs
These featured API programs are just a few options for Carson students. They were chosen because of the many WSU equivalent courses that are available. Explore each one below to see where you can earn credit for your major or minor!
Course equivalencies are based off previous Carson College approval. It is the student’s responsibility to check and make sure the course is still approved, and being offered. Courses must be reevaluated every 2 years. Check the Carson College dashboard for course status.
Seoul, South Korea
Earn credit across multiple Business majors and minors!
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Come experience the vibrant capital city of Seoul! A perfect blend of modern and traditional, Seoul offers students unique cultural exposure including grand palaces, delicious street food, and the dynamic K-pop music scene.
Earn WSU credit in in Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, Management and Operations, and Marketing.
Lisbon, Portugal
Great for Management, International Business, Marketing, and Econ!
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Lisbon is one of Europe’s best-hidden secrets! One of the oldest cities in the world, Lisbon is a fascinating mix of old European charm and a modern, cosmopolitan atmosphere. As Portugal’s capital and its largest city, there is something for everyone in this affordable European destination.
Thimphu, Bhutan
Earn credit across multiple Business majors and minors!
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Experience the majesty of the mighty Himalayas in a country where success is measured by Gross National Happiness! In this unique location, you’ll find Buddhist temples and prayer flags peppering the landscape and a magnificent Golden Buddha statue overlooking the city.
Earn WSU credit in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Hospitality Business Management, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, Management and Operations and Marketing.
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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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.
Looking for courses and programs outside of CCB?
Explore more program opportunities for all majors and minors, including earning UCORE credit abroad with API!
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
Before doing anything please attend a Global Cougs 101 session. This is mandatory before meeting with an advisor.
If you have any additional questions, reach out to Ethan Pickering in the CCB or click below to reach out to the Global Learning Office.
If you’re ready to apply, click below to begin your application.
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.