Study Abroad

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

Adjusted to the Daily Routine

Over the past couple of days, I've fully adjusted to the daily routine here in Cádiz. As a group, we have been trying as much Spanish food as we can eat. One of my favorites is la Tortilla Española, a quiche-like dish made up of potatoes and eggs. Another is "pescaito frito," generally fried squid-like calamari. Something that I did not ...

by Student, Brendan O. , Cadiz, Spain

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

¡Estamos en España! (Part 2)

[caption id="attachment_10076" align="aligncenter" width="333"] Photo By: Madelyn E.[/caption] The adventure has begun! After a very long day of traveling, I am happy to report that the entire group has safely made it to Cádiz. Most of us have miraculously recovered from the jet lag already, most likely thanks to the wonderful ...

by Student, Madelyn E. , Cadiz, Spain

Summer Program with Abbey Road : The Toolbox

It is the transition that high schoolers both look forward to and dread: college. It’s a whole new world of independence and responsibility—it feels like you’re suddenly thrust from being a kid to being an adult. And such a change is intimidating. It requires a myriad of skills, some as trivial as being able to do your own laundry to ...

by Student, Alexis R. , Tennessee

Finding the Study Abroad Program that is Right for You

I think almost every high school student that enters into college hopes that before they graduate; they will study abroad. Now is the time when I am trying to figure out where and when I want to go to study abroad. Through my research of programs, I found that there are a few common categories that programs fall into. While I can in no way tell ...

by Student, Marissa Muller

Athens, Greece

by Carlos C. & Maya C. We didn't realize Jasmine was married when we first left for Greece. Conversation on the planes were a little awkward at first, (as to be expected) but we thought she may have mentioned it. Instead, news didn't reach us until free time on the third day. While strolling through a Greek market, we hear out of nowhere, ...

The capital of Italian fashion is… Florence?

by Carrie Osborn, Abbey Road staff I know, I know.  You hear "Italian fashion" and think "Milan," right?  You wouldn't be wrong - the international northern Italian metropolis has been home to Italy's couture shows for several decades.  But before Fashion Week in Milan, Florence played a huge role in the development of the Italian ...

Wanderlust

by Marissa Muller, AR student reporter   Wanderlust is a strong desire for or impulse to wander or travel and explore the world. This can be sparked by any number of things. It could be from seeing a beautiful city in a film or catching the glimpse of a plane flying by over-head. Travel is my ultimate passion. It inspires me, moves ...

Merci, Paris!

We have arrived in the city of lights: Paris! After spending around two weeks in Italy, I had to change from saying Grazie (thank you in Italian) to Merci. After saying Gratis to numerous Parisians on the first day, I have finally adjusted. On our first full day, we visited Saint Chapelle, where there are some of the most impressive stain ...