Academic Programs Abroad (APA)
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Academic Programs Abroad (APA) is a program provider offering 11 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, Intensive Language, and Gap Year abroad programs in 4 countries such as Senegal, France, Morocco, and Martinique.
APA is a boutique program provider in Paris, France with a passion to provide a first-rate study abroad experience that unites academic excellence with the beauty and richness of French and Francophone culture. For over 30 years, students from more than 80 US colleges and universities have received a personalized, immersive education abroad in Paris, France; Dakar, Senegal; Rabat, Morocco; and Fort-de-France, Martinique.
Built on the pillars of academics, culture, and community, each program in the APA portfolio is thoughtfully designed to challenge each student to immerse her or himself in all aspects of the French and Francophone lifestyle. Through this immersion, we have witnessed students grow to become not only more fluent but, mature and globally-minded citizens.
Study Abroad with Academic Programs Abroad (APA)
"My French has improved a lot since being abroad and living in a residence was incredible to meet local people! "
Alicia T Brandeis University
"Absolutely utely I have a new look on live "
A student Brandeis University
"appreciation for the world"
Anna M Brandeis University
"I learned about the culture, food, cheese, food, language and other ways of living! It was incredible and definitely worthwhile"
Alex K Brandeis University
"I got to understand myself in a way that just was not possible in the US. Being an ocean away from my family and all of my friends made me get to know myself, and how to be and exist in a completely different context with completely different people. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was 100% worthwhile. I challenged myself so much and learned so much about myself, it was awesome!"
A student Brandeis University
"Besides gaining a much greater grasp on French which I hope to use both professionally and in my personal life, the intrinsic journey one takes in moving to a new country and learning a whole new way of life is incredibly conducive to personal growth. "
abdelkader a Brandeis University
"I gained independence, french-skills, and a push out of my comfort zone. "
Lainey Brandeis University
"I improved my french enormously, I was able to genuinely integrate into a different culture and country, and I built all of these skills of open-mindedness, resilience, confidence, and others. I was supported at all times, and APA gave me the tools to feel at home in this new city, with constant excursions, shows, and workshops...."
Colin Howell Swarthmore College
"I experienced a significant improvement in my french language skills. "
A student George Washington University
"For one thing, I achieved a much higher level of proficiency in French. Beyond that, I gained new friends, a broader cultural perpective, more independence, and of course, wonderful memories. This semester was absolutely worthwhile."
Sophia McDaniel George Washington University
"I learned how to speak French in many registers. I learned a lot about myself in tandem with learning valuable information about the history and lifestyle of the city. "
Taylor Lanier Sewanee: The University of the South
"Yes, I would still say it was worthwhile because I was able to be immersed in a Francophone country and forced to challenge myself in ways I never could had I stayed back in the US for the summer. There are things I learned that I'm still thinking about how to articulate and that can't be summed up simply in this review. Even if..."
Seneca S Vassar College
"I had a wonderful time in France with APA! The language immersion really improved my skills. The events we had planned such as neighborhood visits, and weekend excursions were super fun and gave a lot of great historical overview. Academics were not too challenging but I still had some work to do with the language on a college l..."
Chris Precise Swarthmore College
"My semester abroad was easily one of the most amazing semesters of college. My french significantly improved, I was able to take very interesting classes and was able to fully immerse myself in the french culture. "
A student Franklin & Marshall College
"Absolutely! I am a big traveler, but after flying solo for 5 months and relying on a second language was the most incredible experience. I am so much more confident in my abilities now, not to mention fluent in French."
Keyler Fulton Southern Methodist University
"I gained am immense amount of confidence in my French language skills and had endless opportunities to use and improve upon them."
A student Brandeis University
"Cultural experience Language integration Native expressions Broaden horizon"
A student Brandeis University
"My language skills improved a lot, I met some great people, did some great traveling. Definitely worthwhile!"
A student Swarthmore College
"My language skills increased immensely and I learned how to integrate into a new culture "
Autumn Buerkett Brandeis University
"I greatly improved my grasp of the French language, which was my main academic goal in choosing this program. First-hand experiences in the African context were also extremely valuable to me in expanding my worldview."
Julia Jesko Grand Valley State University
"I felt at home in the Parisian culture after my semester. I got a taste of what it's like to be a French student, I made new friends, and I perfected my language skills. I would do it again in a heartbeat."
Lindsey Welp DePauw University
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Ellen George Washington University
"My French improved drastically and it was fun to explore a major city on my own. I learned a lot about myself and other cultures."
A student DePauw University
"I gained french skills, local friends, a new understanding of the francophone world, and confidence. Very worthwhile. "
A student Princeton University
