Testimonials

My Summer Program in Florence with Abbey Road – by Clifton L.

Yet, I believe that 15 years could go by before I return to Florence and I would still be able to expertly navigate my way around the city. Of course, there were the early moments of the trip when my fellow Abbey Road travelers and I felt like we were in a foreign maze, thinking to ourselves that we would never be able to navigate through the ...

by Student, Clifton L. , Illinois

My experience with Abbey Road Programs in Florence – by Maddie K.

For my minor class, Photography, my teacher was Pamela whom everyone liked to call Pam. Pam was funny, caring, and very helpful in teaching us all the mechanisms of our cameras. It was very interesting to learn what kind of features our cameras had, and how they could enhance any pictures we would take. I also found her to be very ...

by Student, Maddie K. , Connecticut

My Study Abroad experience with Abbey Road Programs in Florence – by Mackenzie O.

Abbey Road was the best program because I loved the idea of having one stationary home. My friends and I became such locals, that every day after Italian we went to the same tiny shop in Il Mercato Central and got our mozzarella, Pomodoro and pesto Panini. On our last day of Italian, we went to our Panini lady and she knew exactly what we ...

by Student, Mackenzie O. , California

My experience with Abbey Road Programs at Stanford – by Zoe S.

What made you go looking for a summer program like Leadership Academy? Well, I am really interested in politics and different people’s views and opinions. I figured this program would give me the perfect opportunity to express my opinions and to hear other people’s. I also love Stanford and I figured it would be awesome to go there and ...

by Student, Zoe S. , Virginia

My Summer Abroad In Europe with Abbey Road – by Charlotte F.

What drew you to Abbey Road and specifically the Modern Civilization program? What were you looking to get out of this experience?  I was really attracted by the idea of traveling to different cities and countries, especially since there was a cohesive theme to the chosen locations. I chose Modern Civilization because it focused on a part of ...

by Student, Charlotte F. , District of Columbia

My Summer Program in Nice with Abbey Road – by Michael M.

Overall, I cannot think of anything that would have made my summer program in Nice any better than it was; it was really perfect. In the town of Nice, there was so much opportunity to learn. Old Nice was filled with shops and markets, where the vendors rarely could speak any English. Near Old Nice, in Garibaldi Square, I made friends with some ...

by Student, Michael M. , New Jersey

My Summer Abroad Program in Nice with Abbey Road- by Aubrey G.

What goals did you set for yourself this summer? What were your priorities during your Summer Abroad Program in Nice? I just wanted to increase my knowledge of the French language and improve all around because I was going to be taking AP French. I wanted to make sure I would be able to prepare myself as much as possible. I wanted to really ...

by Student, Aubrey G. , Missouri

My high school study abroad experience with Abbey Road Programs in St-Laurent-du-Var – by Nayelly D. (Chris Meyer Memorial Scholarship recipient)

Along with several others from the group, I arrived at the Nice airport on Sunday, July 3. Right away the foreign feeling kicked in, as I knew I was no longer in the U.S. I met my host mom who picked me up at the airport and right away, speaking French it was! I knew it was the start to something great! I stayed with my host-parents in St. ...

by Student, Nayelly D. , Texas

My experience with Abbey Road Western Civilization Program – by Lindsay C.

Before embarking on this trip, I had hoped that it would change me from a mere tourist into a sophisticated world traveler. Through the significant amount of information provided at every sight we visited, as well as the numerous Symposium Seminars (group discussions), Abbey Road succeeded in making me the type of traveler I so desired to ...

by Student, Lindsay C. , Maryland

My experience with Abbey Road Western Civilization Program – by Charley G.

The prospect of writing this essay is a bit daunting. There are so many aspects of my trip that deserve mention, but communicating the experiences in a manner that does them justice is a task I’m not sure I’m up for. After all, how do you explain the friendships made, the things learned, the growth and the maturation to anyone who didn’t ...

by Student, Charley G. , Oregon