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 ...
I want to tell you about my experience in Abbey Road's Cádiz program. These past several days have been incredible and we've had ample time to explore and get to know the wonderful city of Cádiz. Even though it's only my 4th day here, I feel as though I can comfortably navigate myself around the city. It's not very difficult, because if you ...
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 ...
[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 ...
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 ...
Prior to my summer program in France with Abbey Road, I wished to immerse myself in the French culture, expand my French vocabulary, and generally have a better understanding of the French language. I was so excited to come to France for the first time and explore the depths of the French Riviera. I couldn’t wait to meet my host family and ...
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 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, ...
by Sivan W. Trattoria Mario’s at 12:34 on a hot Florentine Wednesday. The place to be. It is a small restaurant located on the outskirts of the San Lorenzo marketplace. It’s only open from 12pm-4pm, it is communal dining and the menu changes every day. It’s the first restaurant we’ve actually had to wait for a table, so after waiting ...
by Elena D. & Keara S. Reporting to you live from the center of Firenze, three blocks from the Duomo, within spitting distance of the Palazza della Republica, are two cousins, Keara and Elena. Follow us weekly as we uncover the beauty and magnificence of this one-of-a-kind city and country. As two high school students living essentially ...