More research supporting the theory that acts of generosity, however large or small, make people happier? Endless opportunities to give constantly surround us in our everyday lives, try not to let a day pass by without selflessly extending yourself to others. Whether it be volunteering in your own community or abroad, staying late after work […]
API Gives Back: Grenoble
July 20, 2017 By Leave a Comment
This post comes to us from Grenoble alumna and current API Marketing intern, Amanda McEnroe. Amanda studied in Grenoble from Oklahoma State University for the ’16-’17 academic year. Each semester, API organizes a community service project and it is always different depending on location. For instance, past students have served their community by participating in […]
API Gives Back- Dunedin, NZ
July 28, 2016 By Leave a Comment
API is passionate about promoting and encouraging volunteerism within the communities we have the opportunity to explore. API on-site staff coordinate “API Gives Back” projects, that can be a one-time event or an ongoing initiative. API Resident Coordinator for our Dunedin study abroad programs Kelsey, is an active UniCrew member. UniCrew Projects are volunteer opportunities that […]
Volunteering Abroad
May 12, 2016 By 1 Comment
After I spent a few weeks in Florence, I felt this intangible need to give back in some capacity. Throughout my experience leading up to that moment, I felt that I was lucky to be living a dream. When I went to visit the API office I had a very specific idea in mind: I […]
Volunteering in Florence
May 29, 2015 By Leave a Comment
I remember when I first landed in Florence I told myself that I was never going to pass up an opportunity that would let me embrace Italian culture. This state of mind lead to several situations such as trying to speak my weak Italian every where I went, tasting different types of Italian food, and […]
It’s Time To Give Back
May 13, 2015 By Leave a Comment
It has been three months since my landing in Chile and each day I become more entranced by its beauty, language and culture, and the people. Naturally, I want to give back to the place that has allowed me to experience a South American lifestyle, learn its language while tasting the traditional food and dancing […]
API 2015 Spring Carbon Offset Project
March 9, 2015 By Leave a Comment
API is thrilled to announce the success of our voluntary carbon offset program based on 2014 student participation. In partnership with Carbon Clear, API’s program provides students the opportunity to address the environmental impact of their air travel abroad. For this session, student contributions went to support the Lircay Run of River Hydro Project in […]
