abbey road

Nice 2018 Experience Part 1

Today I woke up early and had a yogurt and fruit for breakfast. Even though I was awake early, I was still late to be downstairs. We hopped on a fancy bus and headed to Monaco. During the bus ride, we listened to music and sang along. Once we arrived, we had the choice of visiting the aquarium or a palace: I chose to visit the palace. We took a ...

by Student, Arianna R. , Quito, Ecuador

Summer Weekend in Québec City

It has been a beautiful weekend here in Quebec City with a bright sun and a cool Canadian summer breeze. After a week of settling in, getting used to campus life, assimilating with the Québecois culture, and working hard in class, it was so exciting to get to embark on even more adventures on the weekend! Saturday: Le Musée National des ...

by Student, Maddie L. , Providence, Rhode Island

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 all about my weekend, but not just any old weekend where you veg out and stay in pj’s all day watching Netflix, no. These weekends are filled with day trips ...

by Student, Asha H. , Kansas City, MO

First Week in Càdiz

¡Bienvenidos! The first week was a success!! Cádiz is so incredible as the week went on, I just fell more in love with the people, food, and the beauty of everything. I love how everyone here is so close to one another, you can walk everywhere, and just the whole vibe in general. As you (reader) are following me on my journey via your ...

by Student, Asha H. , Kansas City, MO

My Journey to Cádiz

Por fin, ¡he llegado en Cádiz! Aka I have finally arrived!! I can't even begin to tell you how excited I was to get here, meet my host mom, and just see what the southern tip of Spain was like. Before I get you too hyped up let me backtrack for a second and tell you about my crazy journey because that's what its all about right? The ...

by Student, Asha H. , Kansas City, MO

Traveling from Quito to Nice

Traveling from Quito to Nice My mother and I were looking for a program where I could practice my french but at the same time learning photography, and doing some sports. The timing was very hard first of all because in Ecuador we finish classes much later than the USA and Europe. Secondly, my sister is graduating from high school and the ...

by Student, Arianna R. , Quito, Ecuador

Traveling in Belgium vs. Traveling in France

Traveling in Belgium vs. Traveling in France Since the day I found out that I was accepted to the Nice program, I have been counting the days and hours until the day I board the plane to leave Ecuador. I am thrilled about attending Abbey Road Programs because I think I am going to have so much fun, make many good friends, learn photography ...

by Student, Arianna R. , Quito, Ecuador

How to Have A Successful and Less Stressful Summer

How to Have A Successful and Less Stressful Summer   For any high school student, especially those who are just about to enter their last year of high school such as myself, summer can quickly change from a time of relaxation and soaking up the sun to a time of stress and anxiety. From personal experience, I can attest that summer can ...

by Student, Hannah S. , Denver, CO

“Bonne Chance”: Language Immersion in France

“Bonne Chance”: Language Immersion in France   Over the past week, my preparations for going to Saint Laurent Du Var, France with Abbey Road Programs have greatly shifted. On Thursday I left for Vienna, Austria because prior to arriving in France to begin my stay there I am doing nearly three weeks of unrelated travel. Being in ...

by Student, Amitai B. , Austin, TX

Books and Movies For My Abbey Road Experience Abroad

My Personal Preparation For My Abbey Road Experience Abroad While any student eagerly awaiting their departure for an Abbey Roads trip is most likely very well-prepared for the amazing opportunity that awaits them, I personally felt like I wanted to add to my knowledge of Ancient Civilizations by reading some books and watching some movies ...

by Student, Hannah S. , Denver, CO