Spending an Academic Year Abroad 2022-23

API was an amazing group to go abroad with- the resident directors were amazing, helpful and accommodating, willing to help plan extra travel, get textbooks, and just be someone to talk to. They made sure I felt safe and well cared for. The trips that were included in the package were amazing with pre-planned tours around if that is what you wanted to do, or you could split and go your own way. The education aspect was also top notch and I enjoyed the classes that were provided as I am pursuing an art education major and art history minor. The school that they have paired with provides many different activities that you can do while there in and around the immediate Florence area all for free. The school also provides additional trips that you have to pay extra for but are well worth it. API is amazing and well worth going with as they have such a good safety net and resident directors that care for you and make sure that you are looked after, which you wouldn't get if you went directly through the school. Housing was in a great area and they bring you in a week early so that way you can get acclimated and figure your way around- they also do some activities with you like tours and cooking lessons, which is included in the cost, that help you feel more at home.