Florence

Florence Highlights

Spend your summer living in the birthplace of the Renaissance, immersed in the culture of the most famous masterpieces of art and architecture. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXdQfmIyPFk[/embed] Learn More About Our Programs In Florence

See the Magic of Venice with Abbey Road Programs

See the Magic of Venice with Abbey Road Programs Join us for a sunset gondola ride through the famous canals of Venice! With its looming fortresses, breathtaking architecture, and history of naval dominance, Venice is the perfect location to examine the intersections of art, history and present-day Italian ...

Summer Programs in Florence, Italy

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z--lFRPE89E[/embed] Summer programs in Florence, Italy Join us in Florence this summer for an adventure of a ...

5 Productive (but fun!) Summer Activities

5 Productive (but fun!) Summer Activities Although sitting on your couch and watching everything Netflix has to offer sounds ideal at first, it can get boring very fast (trust me). On top of that, your parents might be breathing down your neck for you to be productive during the break, and your resume probably does need some sprucing up. But ...

by Staff, Jolie Blair , Sun Valley, Idaho

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

5 Tips and Tricks to Being A Respectful American While Abroad

  5 Tips and Tricks to Being A Respectful American While Abroad   Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57KW6RO8Rcs 1. Respect the Culture Going abroad is an amazing experience that opens your eyes to many different things. That being said, much of what you see is not “normal” or what you are used to from your home ...

First Day of Class

  Today was the first day of classes and full independence in Florence. I chose my major as film and cinema and my minor as Italian language studies. We started off the day with our major classes. I was excited to start working on the screenplay for our film. After getting to know a little bit about the 3 other kids and the 2 adults ...

by Student, Luke A. , Florence, Italy

Tuscan Cuisine & Fashion!

Over the course of these last two days, we've experienced our classes with Abbey Road! Classes range from fashion to Tuscan cuisine and all exhibit authentic Italian lifestyles in many ways. For example, examining the fashion styles in the fashion district of Florence. We've also enjoyed some delicious catered meals by which we can all come ...

by Student, Roslyn D. , Florence, Italy

My very first day in Italy.

After a long day of jet lag and airport travels I successfully had a great first day in Florence, from eating a delicious mushroom pizza in a local restaurant near our hotel, to walking and visiting Milano Duomo, I already feel immersed in Italian culture and ready to conquer anything! The students are very lively and friendly despite ...

by Student, Roslyn D. , Florence, Italy

Winter Fashion Trends

It's officially winter, and that means style changes! This season you'll be seeing knit sweaters and cardigans in neutral colors and simple patterns. Turtlenecks are my personal favorite because they keep my neck warm. Scarves are winter's number one accessory. They come in a variety of colors, the most popular being cream and burgundy. I ...

by Student, Taylor M. , Washington