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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

French classes have begun!

Today was our first day of French classes. We spent an hour in the classroom, then spent the rest of the class period talking to people we found in town. Counterintuititively, class was one of my favorite parts of the day; everyone came back with great stories about people they talked to and places they went in town. I came into the ...

by Student, Carolyn M. , Connecticut

Summer Program in France / Post-Departure Reflection ….

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 ...

by Student, Student Blogger