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Take the Long Way
Maybe it’s America, maybe it’s my town, maybe it’s me, but walking has never been a valid form of transportation in my life. Growing up, I was driven to school and to my friends’ houses, then I drove...
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Why Nice & Monte Carlo are Underrated
This weekend, I visited Nice, France and Monte Carlo, Monaco. Not too many people studying abroad make the South of France a priority on their study abroad bucket list, but here are a few reasons why...
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Three Tips for Sightseeing Like a Local
At first glance, the idea of “sightseeing like a local” might be contradictory, since those who sightsee usually aren’t the locals. Yet, think of yourself in your own town. Although you may know your...
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7 Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Paris
Unfortunately, it’s not always sunny in Paris, but that doesn’t mean you should let the bad weather get you down. Here are seven things you can do when it rains in Paris. At Home 1. Netflix – A perfect...
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A Summer of Art and Design in Paris: Sophie’s Story
Last summer, we sat down with several high school students on our Parsons Paris Pre-College Art and Design program to learn more about their motivations for studying art and design in Paris. Here’s...
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A Summer of Art and Design in Paris: Carly’s Story
Last summer, we sat down with several high school students on our Parsons Paris Pre-College Art and Design program to learn more about their motivations for studying art and design in Paris. Here’s...
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Tips for Studying a Foreign Language
Talk: Talking is one of the best ways to study a foreign language. If you’re staying with a host family this is great because you’re obligated to speak the language. If you’re not staying with a host...
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Snapchat Contest: Picture Yourself Studying Art and Design in Paris this Summer!
Calling all artists, designers, creatives, and visionaries! Grab your cell phones and flex those doodling fingers. In the spirit of preparing for this summer’s Parsons Paris Art and Design Program...
View ArticleAPI Statement on Paris Attacks
API was shocked and saddened by the recent terrorist attacks that occurred in Paris last Friday, November 13. As soon as we learned about the attacks occurring in Paris, we reached out to our on-site...
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A Summer of Art and Design in Paris: Anushka’s Story
Last summer, we sat down with several high school students on our Parsons Paris Pre-College Art and Design program to learn more about their motivations for studying art and design in Paris. Here’s...
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A Summer of Art and Design in Paris: Ines’ Story
Last summer, we sat down with several high school students on our Parsons Paris Pre-College Art and Design program to learn more about their motivations for studying art and design in Paris. Here’s...
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Snapchat Contest Update: Picture Yourself Studying Art and Design in Paris...
API is thrilled to announce that we have a winner for our first ever Snapchat contest! Tres chic, non? For her very creative selfie skills (pictured above), Maria R. will be receiving a one-of-a-kind...
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Weekend in Bruges
It’s a really unique experience having a different country, culture and experience just a few hours away, whether you take a bus, plane, or train. Two weekends ago, I traveled with the API Paris...
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Paris, France
My time abroad is quickly disappearing. With less than two weeks left, I’m reflecting on all the fun things I’ve done and the trips I’ve been on. One of those trips was Paris, France. Paris, to me,...
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Still studying abroad in Paris
API has seen strong resolve and commitment from many students who were still planning on studying abroad in Paris following the tragic attacks last November. Following are a few brief excerpts from...
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Goal-Setting: Prepping for My Semester Abroad
At the time of this writing, I will be heading off to Paris, France to start what I predict will be the most life-changing and challenging semesters of my life in a mere ten (10?!) days. Seeing that...
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Why Take a Gap Year?
A question I get a lot (besides “what is a gap year?”) is, “why did you take a gap year?” For me, that decision came after I graduated from Oxford Academy, a small boarding high school on the...
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New API Teach Abroad Programs in Europe
Are you going through study abroad “withdrawal” and looking for an affordable way to return abroad this summer or fall? API has new programs to tutor a local family in conversational English in France...
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The Unexpected Value of Solitude
The first week in your new host country can be a bit hectic: you have been suddenly thrown into a completely unfamiliar environment, left to haul remnants of your old life into a foreign home or...
View ArticleAdjusting to France and Grenoble, A Different Type of City
I have been in France for about three weeks. So far, so great! Even in the small connected world that we live in today, with everyone sharing opinions and ideas, France still maintains its differences....
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