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Lily Sokolowski is the API Peer Mentor at Texas Woman’s University. She studied with API in Florence, Italy. “I saw David yesterday. He’s hot.” Granted the only David I knew was the forty year old café owner on my street, I was a little confused as to what exactly my friend was talking about. “Whaat?” [...]About the API Student Blogger Program
Does travel writing, photography, and/or videography strike your fancy? If you’re looking for a unique opportunity to share your overseas experiences with the world while receiving professional training & feedback, the API Student Blogger Program is for you.
Who makes a great API Student Blogger?
We’re looking for 3 creative, passionate, API students to contribute two posts per month while abroad with API.
The Prize
In addition to exposure on the official API blog, our 3 student bloggers will each win 1 Kindle Fire for their personal use, and to blog from abroad on.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Student must be accepted into an API program
- 2.75 GPA
- Open to freshmen – seniors
- Students with any majors are welcome to apply
EXPECTATIONS:
- Must blog twice a month while abroad with API
- Must be original work
KEY DATES:
The application period for our summer program is now closed. Students interested in our Fall/Academic Year blogger program – check back soon!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Why should I apply to become an API Student Blogger?
- Excellent resume builder
- Exposure to thousands on API blog
- Opportunity to build travel-writing skills
- Complimentary tuition to MatadorU new media school
What should my sample blog post be about?
The blog topic is very open ended as this is your experience abroad and we want your blog to reflect your experience! Some ideas include: a day in the life, school abroad, weekend excursions, cultural differences, etc. Don’t worry, resources and prompts will also be provided in the event you experience writer’s block!
Can I include photos, videos, etc.?
Yes. In fact, please do! The more photos & videos in the post, the better.
When will the selected bloggers be notified?
The selected bloggers will be informed via email 2 weeks after deadline.
How can I apply?
The current application period is now closed. Check back soon!