Best Summer of My Life, Seriously.

I had an amazing time in Spain, and API made it happen. I chose this program because it was the most affordable with the most up-front support and information before applying. Their eye-catching blue-and-black website color scheme drew me in, and the many pictures and pages of organized information convinced me to apply. My academics in Spain were equally well-managed--API took care of enrollment at Antonio de Nebrija (which boasted a beautiful campus, incredible professors, and rigorous yet doable course work) and transfer of credits back to my home institution, while leaving me to plan my social calendar. I think that's important when studying abroad. API offered weekend trips and nightly activities, but attending the planned activities was not a requirement. I also made a bunch of lifelong friends during my time abroad--including my host mother, Mati, who opened her massive Puerta del Sol apartment and incredible home cooked meals to me. I could not have asked for a better experience, and by the time I left Spain I was more or less fluent in Spanish (I entered on an Intermediate level and left Advanced High).