Before we even landed at Incheon Airport, APA was messaging us to make sure we knew what to do and where to go. This was the precursor for the seamless two-week program we were about to embark on. I was very impressed with how organized and thoughtful they were from the get go. APA tries to have a student from the host-country help guide the programs while in-country. This added so much life to the program. It allowed our students to engage more with the culture with someone from their generation. APA provided high-quality service to make sure that every need of ours was met, including arranging for our group to have an extra hotel room last-minute. We enjoyed the well thought out business site visits that APA planned, which included University of Minnesota alumni. As a staff leader, it was comforting to know that there were others in-country that I could rely on for anything. I would highly recommend APA to anyone who is looking to put together a short-term program in Asia!

APA was instrumental in the success of our recent short-term study abroad course in Japan. The site visits and cultural activities they coordinated were thoughtfully planned, well suited to our students, and closely aligned with the course objectives. The on-site staff were communicative, easy to reach, prepared to respond to unexpected situations, and simply a pleasure to travel with. Overall, I was impressed by APA’s professionalism, knowledge, and commitment to creating a meaningful experience for our students.

For both Singapore and Japan:

APA has a wonderful staff who respond quickly, provide excellent business visits and cultural excursions, and offer reasonable pricing compared with many other companies. They are also happy to work with our team to find a price that works for a state university without compromising the amazing experience of visiting Asia.

Working with APA has felt like a true partnership from the very beginning. They have an exceptional ability to understand our institution, our students, and what we are trying to accomplish through international education—and then to build programs that reflect those needs. Their programs are thoughtful, academically meaningful, and incredibly well supported, but what I value most is APA's genuine commitment to making these experiences possible for students.

When challenges arise, APA's first instinct is never to tell us why something can't work. Instead, they are creative, flexible, and remarkably willing to find a way forward. Whether that means adapting to enrollment realities, working within budget constraints, or simply thinking differently about how a program might come together, I always have the sense that we are working toward the same goal: getting students to Asia and giving them an extraordinary experience once they're there.

That spirit extends throughout the organization. APA's leadership is accessible, engaged, and willing to be involved in the details, and everyone we work with brings both expertise and genuine care to the partnership. They are smart, kind, hardworking people who clearly believe in what they do. I work with many wonderful international partners, but my relationship with APA is truly special. I cannot say enough about how much I value and trust them as a partner.

Our team oversees a large portfolio of faculty-led programs, so having trusted partners is essential. Working with APA gives us peace of mind knowing our students and faculty are in good hands. We never have to micromanage or worry about the quality of the experience. From responsive communication and thoughtful program planning to handling student and faculty situations abroad and creating meaningful learning experiences, APA is consistently professional and exceptional in every way. Sharon and her team are truly wonderful to work with, and I have recommended APA to faculty across UNC Charlotte, as well as to colleagues at other institutions without hesitation.

APA organized one of the best study abroad experiences I have participated in. The team was flexible, responsive, and consistently supportive, ensuring a smooth and meaningful program for everyone involved. I highly recommend APA as a trusted partner for international academic programs. Special thanks to APA Program Team- Giny and Chenyu for their outstanding support. Their dedication helped students build valuable professional connections and feel at home while abroad, greatly enriching the overall experience.

Our collaboration with APA for the Vietnam Experiential Learning program was an extraordinary and transformative experience for our group at NMSU-DACC. From Ho Chi Minh City to Danang and Hanoi, APA curated an enriching journey that provided invaluable insights into Vietnam’s diverse culture and healthcare system. Their ability to integrate cultural immersion with academic learning provided participants with a profound understanding of Vietnam’s healthcare system, history, and social landscape. The experiences facilitated by APA were informative and transformative, fostering global awareness and cross-cultural competence among our students.

What sets APA apart is their meticulous attention to detail, proactive support, and exceptional professionalism. They ensured that our group was well cared for at all times, allowing faculty to focus on the academic objectives of the program while students engaged fully with their learning experiences. Their team’s expertise, hospitality, and commitment to high-quality educational programming made this collaboration truly remarkable.

This partnership has been instrumental in broadening perspectives and fostering global awareness, and we look forward to future collaborations with APA. We wholeheartedly recommend their services to institutions seeking a well-structured, immersive, and impactful international learning experience.

Sharon and her colleagues have developed an outstanding formula for providing meaningful study abroad programs for college students, especially for ten day to two-week programs in which time and schedule are important. They have an ability to combine relevant company visits, talks by industry leaders, and visits to cultural sites that has enabled our students to obtain an understanding of the host country and the particular theme of the program. Often, they have located alumni who enhance the visits and presentations. They can provide the company contacts, or follow-up on the contacts the program has. They pay close attention to detail, whether it is the meals (always delicious) and restaurants (which are carefully selected to provide another flavor of the country) or the coordinated logistics including bus, train and plane transportation so that the program is on time, and meets its demanding schedule. Another innovation is the use of host country college students as local guides and facilitators. We have found them to possess very good English language skills, very engaging and knowledgeable, and, in many cases form bonds with our on students that continue after we return home. Overall, The APA team is very flexible; takes into consideration the needs of the program; plans for breaks where appropriate; and, makes sure we get to experience as much of the country as possible in a very short time. If you are planning a program in Asia, I highly recommend you consider APA.

I couldn’t have dreamed of a better partner in my travels with undergraduates overseas. When a student missed a flight, they worked with me to ensure we could get them caught up with the rest of the class at the next destination. When I needed advice on shifting the lunch agenda to accommodate someone with food allergies, they had a solution on hand. Not only are they amazing colleagues, but also wonderful friends. Their local knowledge created a unique experience for everyone, and we were able to learn and see so much more than what was on the itinerary. Students and faculty rested easy knowing that APA was there to help support every facet of our class. I can’t imagine taking students to Asia without APA on board.

This team has managed business educational tours of graduate MBA students for me for the past several years. They have always exceeded my expectations in the total service they provided. The pre-planning and the execution was timely and efficient that resulted in quality business visits for the students, excellent hotel accommodations, meals and local transportation. Their professionalism excels in all aspects of accommodating my goals and ensuring a valued learning experience for the students. They will certainly be my choice for any future student study tours.

As the Assistant Director of Education Abroad at the University of California, Riverside, I have had the pleasure of working with APA to customize and coordinate two faculty-led education abroad programs. I highly recommend APA for its exceptional services in organizing international experiences and responding quickly to detailed faculty requests. For example, in only one week, APA created a three-city itinerary in Indonesia. And they also helped one of our highest-enrolled programs - 27 students and two faculty! - with responsive on-the-ground staff in Japan who regularly sent us photos of group dinners and activities.

The Asia-Pacific Academic (APA) team have been excellent partners over the last ten years. They work in a highly collaborative manner, are detail oriented, and timely in all phases of program planning and execution. Above all, they are student focused and committed to ensuring the learning experience is all that it can be.

I had the pleasure of working closely with Biying and her team at Asia-Pacific Academic (APA) in creating a very successful study abroad trip to Japan for my Journalism and Mass Communication students at Texas State University in June 2019. In fact, I worked with them for more than a year to plan every step of the 11-day trip. Their expert knowledge of our primary destinations in Tokyo and Kyoto were crucial in creating the perfect study abroad trip for my students. My students wrote travel essays and feature stories, and created photo slideshows and short videos, which have been posted on the class Word Press site: www.sjmcjapan.com. The APA team was with us for our daily excursions to an international university, a public relations firm, a news bureau and numerous cultural site. But with a big trip like this and with thorough planning, sometimes things don't happen as one plans. Still, I loved working with the APA team to make adjustments to the schedule when necessary and appreciated their flexibility and recommendations to ensure a successful trip. I hope to work with them in the future for another trip to Japan.

APA's support and assistance during the summer 2023 study abroad program have been invaluable to us, providing unparalleled support for our journey in Japan. As an on-the-ground support provider, APA has offered us comprehensive assistance with logistical and academic support, including transportation, accommodations, academic visits, cultural experiences, guided tours, and much more. APA's team members bring extensive experience, fluent English communication skills, and exceptional attention to detail to the table. This has made our study trip in Japan exceptionally smooth, comfortable, and filled with joy. Allow me to provide an example. When one of the APA team members discovered that we required a portable WIFI generator for our students in the classroom, she went the extra mile. Late in the evening, she acquired two of these devices and personally delivered them to me. Her dedication was driven by a sincere desire to ensure that our students could access WIFI, thereby facilitating smooth and uninterrupted lectures. Throughout the entire study abroad experience, the APA team has consistently provided us with efficient and professional support, allowing us to focus on academic and cultural experiences without having to worry about logistical or organizational issues. APA's assistance has been pivotal to our academic achievements and the unforgettable experiences we've had during our journey. As a faculty member, I am truly appreciative of APA's efforts. I look forward to the possibility of collaborating with APA again in the future.

What has stood out most to me about working with APA is their commitment to creating experiences that are not only memorable for students but also deeply connected to their academic learning. From the beginning, our program manager was thoughtful and intentional about understanding the goals of our course and ensuring that field excursions, site visits, and cultural experiences aligned with our learning objectives.

Just as importantly, APA's staff were consistently attentive to the student experience on the ground. They were approachable, responsive, and genuinely invested in students' well-being throughout the program. Students knew they had a supportive team they could turn to whenever questions or challenges arose, and that support allowed them to engage more fully in the learning experience. By the end of the program, students not only valued the guidance and support they received but also truly enjoyed spending time with the APA team.

I am grateful for their partnership and for the role they have played in helping our students have meaningful, transformative experiences abroad.

APA provided outstanding service to the Kelley Indy Japan Program in Spring 2025, supporting the group from the planning stage through the conclusion of the program. Their assistance was deeply appreciated by both faculty and students.

They executed an exciting educational program that deepened participants’ understanding of the current Japanese economy, with a strong focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. The group was also immersed in Japan’s rich history and culture throughout the experience.

APA was quick to help overcome unexpected challenges—such as locating a lost cellphone on the Shinkansen—and their on-the-ground support was consistently reliable and thoughtful.

The upcoming opening of the APA Japan office is an exciting development, and it’s certain to deliver even more exceptional service in the future.

Fantastic experience overall, for the second year in a row. We’re so glad to work with APA! The entire team was incredibly helpful, detail-oriented, and responsive throughout the program. Jemmy was indispensable, bringing so much energy and enthusiasm while helping us with everything from itinerary adjustments to unexpected needs along the way. The English-speaking guides were knowledgeable, welcoming, and patient, and the community engagement and ecological experiences were especially meaningful for our students. We appreciated how flexible the team was in adapting the program to weather and other last-minute changes. APA made the entire experience feel seamless, and we look forward to working together again!

Working with APA is so seamless and I highly recommend them to anyone considering a program in the Asia Pacific region!

For the summer 2023 season, our university had two different short-term programs headed to Asia. Throughout the planning process, the APA team was very responsive to the hopes, needs, and questions of the university faculty leaders and study abroad staff. The resulting program itineraries were not only what the faculty envisioned, but the local expertise and insight provided by the APA team helped add nuance and depth to the plans. The themes of the two programs were entirely different and APA didn't skip a beat in making both experiences truly wonderful--their versatile staff is a huge asset. On-site, the students and faculty alike were impressed with the friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and professional team that supported the programs on the ground. We look forward to working with APA again when

I have worked with APA on two MBA Global Business Experiences - one to Vietnam and the other to Malaysia and Singapore. They were both outstanding experiences! APA provided excellent academic and logistical support throughout the program, helping us create meaningful company visits (e.g., Microsoft Singapore, Vietnam Oman Investment), university visits (e.g., Asia Business School in Kuala Lumpur), and cultural experiences that greatly enhanced our students’ learning. I was especially impressed by their responsiveness and professionalism when a member of our team became ill. They immediately assisted us in getting him to the hospital and made sure we had the support we needed. From the planning stages through the completion of the program, APA was reliable, flexible, and genuinely committed to the success and well-being of our students and faculty. I would happily work with them again on future programs.

Facilitating education abroad programs for students can be both rewarding and challenging for faculty members. APA provides comprehensive services that cover all aspects of the trip, from planning to actual travel and post-trip stages. Having worked with APA for three years, I have been impressed with their professionalism and compassionate approach. They provide efficient tour guides and itinerary arrangements, delivering everything needed for a successful education abroad program. My program is a two-week short course during the summer, covering two cities in Thailand. We collaborated with APA in creating the itinerary, revisiting it after each trip to make improvements. They listened well to our expectations and feedback for the course, making them a great academic partner in Asia. Most importantly, students have given amazing feedback on the program contents and excellent tour guides, accompanied by professionalism and a caring attitude. I highly recommend APA and look forward to continuing our partnership with them.

I have worked with Daisy and The APA team several times to lead college level trips in China. I always felt 100% sure that educational experience would be of the highest caliber, and I cannot recommend this team enough!

Rollins is a liberal arts institution dedicated to educating students for global citizenship and responsible leadership. While co-leading a student field study trip to Singapore and Malaysia in May 2024, I am very much impressed by APA’s professional services. Specialized in Asia-Pacific travel learning, APA has a team of individuals who are not only knowledgeable but also dedicated to their work. Their pre-departure guide is very comprehensive; while on the ground, their local staff have worked closely with faculty leaders to ensure a positive learning experience for all enrolled students, and that is why we have partnered with APA for another student field study in the next year.

Leading the Cal Poly program in Taiwan and Japan with APA was an outstanding experience. From pre-program preparations to on-the-ground support, the entire APA team provided exceptional service. Their city managers, field staff, and local tour guides were engaging, knowledgeable, and accommodating. They consistently brought a supportive and welcoming energy to the trip with a can-do attitude, even during high-pressure moments. The cultural components and local tours left our students with incredible memories. Working alongside APA truly exceeded all expectations, making this a deeply rewarding collaborative effort.