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Find out what our students and parents have to say about our Florence program in 2024!

Amazing trip and experience Barbara Sopher - United States October 1, 2024 Our daughter had a fantastic experience. The staff were responsible and the other students were friendly and a lot of fun. She learned a lot about Italian art and gelato! She made great friends and wishes she could do it all again! Best study ...

How to Deal With Procrastination When You Feel Unmotivated

Procrastination is common for many students. It’s caused by multiple factors, such as not understanding the material or having low energy levels, often leading to lowered self-esteem and poor grades. You may be wondering how to stop putting things off when you're not motivated. All you have to do is follow these seven procrastination tips for ...

5 Tips To Make Your Flight More Comfortable

With some easy-to-execute preparation, air travel does not have to be a stressful or uncomfortable ordeal. Our Abbey Road Programs team has compiled some of our top air travel tips that have made our many years of trans-Atlantic travel loads easier. Let us share them with you!    Choose Your Bags Wisely   Our team unanimously ...

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Practicing Spanish from the US – Top TV Series, Music, and Social Media Accounts

Those of us who are newer to the Spanish language have the massive advantage that Spanish and Latin-produced entertainment is spreading in popularity across the world. From Netflix to Spotify to Twitter, finding entertaining feeds and content in the Spanish language is easy, and it’s incredibly helpful when trying to squeeze a few more vocab ...

6 Easy Ways to Save for College

High school students often look forward to college because it’s their first taste of independence. You won’t have to worry about curfews or asking permission to hang out with friends, but it’s a costly endeavor that requires a strategic savings plan. Here are six easy ways to save for college so you’re prepared for costs like tuition ...

Jumping Back Into the Real World After Studying Abroad

Jumping Back Into the Real World You’ve just had the most incredible experience studying abroad with Abbey Road Programs. You’ve said your goodbyes to your new friends, host family, classmates, and teachers. You have integrated into a new culture and learned more about yourself than you might have imagined.  You have dined, explored, ...

by Staff, Andrea Abbate

Saint Tropez and Gorges du Verdon

July22 On this day we had a very different schedule than we were used to because it was the weekend. We went to Saint Tropez! We met up with the other part of the Abbey Road group that is staying with French host families in St. Laurent-du-Var. Two girls from the homestay program decided to sit next to us and we started up a conversation, but ...

by Student, Juliana G. , Nice

Exploring Nice, France!

Of all the various travel adventures I've embarked on, the most enriching experience was Exploring Nice, France with Abbey Road Programs during the summer! The few weeks that I spent there with them were the highlight of my summer. Going in, I was very excited to meet the students, I had heard that they came from not just all around the US, ...

by Student, Emma R. , Gladwyne, PA

Top 5 Reasons to Return to France

My first trip to France was filled with excitement but it came with its fair share of drama... ...My mom was always the person who planned our trips and organized everything that we would do while on vacation. Due to an issue with her passport, she was not allowed to get on the plane with us. My Dad and I found this out roughly 15 minutes ...

by Student, Austin E.

The Benefits of Choosing a Homestay

When choosing between different study abroad programs and locations, one of the biggest questions you must ask yourself is, “where will I live?”  As students, often times we get caught up in the country we are visiting and focus on aspects such as historical monuments and cuisine. While these are important factors to your study abroad ...

by Staff, Monet Timmons