What are your reasons for studying abroad? Many students want to improve their foreign language skills, while some thirst for new adventures. Still others seek to discover their heritage firsthand. Alicia Kennedy had all three goals on her mind when she set out to study with us in Spain, and she came back with an [...]
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Aspire by API has recently announced a deadline extension on its summer programs in France, Ireland, Italy, and Spain! Haven't had a chance to apply yet? That's OK!
That means you still have a chance to spend the summer exploring the streets of Paris, discovering the medieval cathedrals of Florence, or exploring the [...] Students jumping for joy at the University College Cork (UCC) campus
You may think that students who study in Cork don’t have to deal with a language barrier, but you would be mistaken. The Irish do speak English, of course, but they have their own phrases and sayings that make their dialect unique. [...] "It's for you!" Without a doubt, it will be helpful to have a cell phone while abroad. You’re going to be making a lot of friends, and you’ll want to meet up on the weekends or after class. You’ll also want to maintain contact with family members and loved ones while you’re away. As [...] Do you want to budget some money for Italian leather in Florence? Remember how we said that taking a gap year was going to teach you valuable job and life skills? One of them is money management. Don’t forget to make a budget before you go. There are a lot of cool things to [...] Blarney Castle With a history that stretches back thousands of years before the Common Era, it’s no surprise that Ireland is a land rich in folklore and mythology. You’ve probably heard about the cunning leprechauns that will give you a pot of gold if you can catch them, and the banshees that wail into [...] We here at Aspire by API encourage our students not to over pack for their time abroad. But there’s some baggage you won’t be able to help bringing along with you. Cultural baggage, that is. How NOT to be a tourist At some point while overseas, you’ll probably have to deal with someone assuming [...] Why not take a gap year or gap semester with Aspire by API? Fall/Year deadlines are extended! Grenoble: Intensive French Language Program Paris: French Language & Culture Program Fall/Year deadline: May 25, 2011 Cork: National University of Ireland Limerick: University of Limerick Fall/Year deadline: May 25, 2011 Rome: Super-Intensive Italian Program Rome: [...] Are you still not sure where it is that you want to go next semester? You’ve now got more time to decide! Aspire by API is extending application deadlines for all spring semester programs in France, Ireland, Italy and Spain until October 30th, 2011! Visit the Aspire by API website for more information on specific [...] |
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