Study abroad providers are non-profit organizations that help promote and manage study abroad programs. Many universities work with these third-party firms to expand their study abroad options and as a measure of quality control. Here are four highly recommended providers to check out for your semester abroad.
Academic Programs International
Four women who sought to instill cultural awareness and personal development in students created API. Almost two decades since its founding in 1997, the organization has grown to 20 countries across Europe, the Middle East and Latin America. Their courses cover a range of disciplines and are offered in either English or the language of your destination.
The Education Abroad Network specializes in personal care and attention to students. A relatively small organization, this provider’s dedicated staff provides individual service every step of the way, from planning your semester to coming home. They partnered with a number of top universities across Asia Pacific and were voted the best Study Abroad Organization of 2012 by GoAbroad.com.
American Institute for Foreign Study
Founded in 1964, AIFS has 50 years of experience in sending more than 1.5 million students overseas. Their program fee is all-inclusive, covering classes, food and housing. AIFS’s network stretches all around the world, and they offer programs for gap years, internships and volunteer opportunities as well.
For 40 years, this organization prided itself in providing authentic cultural experiences for students. With a location on every continent outside North America, students are encouraged to craft their own unique adventure, combining the traditional classroom experience with cultural immersion
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