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Welcome to the Summer Program and Teen Travel Blog !
Let me live, love and say it well in good sentences.
SYLVIA PLATH, THE BELL JAR

It is our wish to provide you, our valued readers, with engaging and interesting information about the spectacular world around us, and, hopefully, the words you find here will also inspire you to get out, to learn, to live, and above all else, to travel!

Our First Day in Rome

Italy Adventures Having anticipated our arrival in Italy long before we had even started our program we all sat anxiously in our seats on the plane awaiting our arrival into the city. We were all ...

by Student, Kiera Q. , Bay Shore, NY

A Weekend of Adventure in Québec City

It has been another exciting weekend in Québec City filled with excursions, entertainment, and educational experiences. Conversation at French Café On Friday, my French Conversation class ...

by Student, Maddie L. , Providence, Rhode Island

The Beginning of 2018 Western Civilization Program

It is official! We are off and running on the Western Civilizations Abbey Road Trip for 2018! We all met in the airport with plenty of time before departure- giving us a perfect opportunity to get ...

by Student, Hannah S. , Denver, CO

Second Week in Càdiz

Hey, hey! Welcome to the second week of my Càdiz travel blog! Man, it’s been a crazy fun-packed week and even more so, the weekend! In what you’re about to read, get ready to hear ...

by Student, Asha H. , Kansas City, MO

My Five Step Guide to Preparing for Your Trip Abroad!

My Five Step Guide to Preparing for Your Trip Abroad! 1. Do your research While planning for a trip, I like to do some research on certain details of the country I’ll be visiting. Firstly, ...

by Student, Maddie L. , Providence, Rhode Island

Top 25 Biggest Benefits of Studying Abroad [Infographic]

There are dozens of benefits of studying abroad – travel, new friends, and unforgettable life experiences, to name a few. There are just as many study abroad programs available for students ...

by Staff, Jessica Dais

Visit the Most Unique Church in Marseille, France: Notre-Dame de la Garde

Visit the Most Unique Church in Marseille, France: Notre-Dame de la Garde France is like much of Europe in terms of its breathtaking religious architecture, but it’s interesting to see how ...

by Staff, Anthea Mitchell

Wondering What to Eat While You're in London?

Wondering What to Eat While You’re In London?   When people think of London, what usually comes to mind? The Tower of London, Big Ben, the British Museum, and Buckingham Palace – ...

by Staff, Anthea Mitchell

Useful Tips on Carry-On Luggage When Traveling Abroad

The carry-on is an important piece of luggage when packing for your flight. With the right items, you will feel comfortable knowing, in the event the airline: 1. has a delay or misplaces your ...

by Staff, Imani Bashir

Reverse Culture Shock and How to Cope with It at Home

NOTE: *Make sure to check out the first post in this series– “Culture Shock and How to Deal with It Abroad” – if you haven’t already!* After returning home from my semester aboard in ...

by Staff, Jolie Blair , Sun Valley, Idaho

When in Dublin...

Dublin is a unique, quirky city which is very walkable and full of interesting buildings and architecture. Here are my top five things to do in Dublin (although there are a lot ...

by Staff, Jolie Blair , Sun Valley, Idaho

Culture Shock and How to Cope with It Abroad

Culture Shock and How to Cope with It Abroad I have been extremely fortunate to be able to travel the world with my family, school, and friends. I had heard of culture shock in books and blog ...

by Staff, Jolie Blair , Sun Valley, Idaho