A BIG OL' ABBEY ROAD THANK YA!
Thank you so much to everyone who made the first annual Abbey Road Alumni Reunion an event to remember! We had such a blast and loved seeing everyone! Happy Holidays! Summer is just around the corner, kinda!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Remember, remember the 4th of December... for it shall be a day full of ice-skating, pizza, friends, and fun! The Official Abbey Road 2010 Alumni Reunion Event will kick off at 3:30pm at The Pond at Bryant Park and we really, really hope that you can join us!
Abbey Road’s summer staff and faculty cordially invite you to join us for ice skating and refreshments, where you can mingle with all your summer friends and staff in our private party room! After skating in Bryant Park, we will host a sit-down pizza dinner! This is a private event hosted by Abbey Road so make sure you R.S.V.P by calling 1-888-462-2239 or email info@goabbeyroad.com to confirm your attendance! Please indicate how many people will be coming from your family. R.S.V.P's must be received by November 22nd to allow adequate time for party planning.
Saturday, December 4th, 2010Abbey Road’s summer staff and faculty cordially invite you to join us for ice skating and refreshments, where you can mingle with all your summer friends and staff in our private party room! After skating in Bryant Park, we will host a sit-down pizza dinner! This is a private event hosted by Abbey Road so make sure you R.S.V.P by calling 1-888-462-2239 or email info@goabbeyroad.com to confirm your attendance! Please indicate how many people will be coming from your family. R.S.V.P's must be received by November 22nd to allow adequate time for party planning.
The Pond at Bryant Park
41 West 40th Street, New York, NY 10018, (212) 661-6640
3:30pm - 5:30pm - Ice Skating in Bryant Park!
6:00pm - 7:30pm - Sit-down Pizza Dinner!
Students may participate in both events or R.S.V.P for Bryant Park exclusively. For more information and a preview of the venue visit: http://www.thepondatbryant
ALSO...as if this event isn't exciting enough...the Official Winners of the 2010 Alumni Photo Contest will be announced at the Alumni Reunion along with prizes! We hope to see you all there! Can't wait! Cheers!
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS WORKSHOPS IN NYC!
Lead by Harvard graduate and professional College Counselor Patricia Monticello Kievlan, Abbey Road’s intensive College Admissions Prep Workshops are designed to help sophomores and juniors jump start the common application process and prepare seniors for important on-campus interviews. Generally exclusive to Abbey Road College Prep Alumni, this December 4th and 5th Abbey Road welcomes anyone interested in perfecting their college applications to take advantage of these exciting free events. RSVP is required. Interested families are encouraged to call Abbey Road immediately to inquire as to workshop availability.
Tell Me About Yourself: Cracking The College Interview
Date: Saturday December 4th, 2010
Time: 12:00 – 2:00pm
Location: Midtown Manhattan (address furnished upon RSVP)
Workshop Description: Most selective colleges require an interview in addition to the application, and it's important to prepare thoroughly and thoughtfully for this final dimension of the admissions process. Students in this course will discuss the purpose and spirit of the college interview and how to prepare for a successful conversation. In particular, this seminar will focus on how students can turn significant life experiences into engaging anecdotes that illustrate broader points about their character, their goals, and their aspirations. This seminar will feature mock interviews and extensive in-class participation.
The College Essay: How Do I Tell My Story?
Date: Sunday December 5th, 2010
Time: 12:00-2:00pm
Location: Midtown Manhattan (address furnished upon RSVP)
Workshop Description: The Common Application asks students to evaluate a significant experience, risk they've taken, or challenge they've faced and its impact on their lives. This seminar will help students approach the college essay and discover how to translate significant life experiences into strong essays that resonate with admissions officers. Students will discuss best practices for turning their experiences into thoughtful, memorable, high-impact essays that will contribute a meaningful dimension to their college applications. This course is suitable for sophomores and juniors with college still on the horizon, and it is even better suited to seniors in the throes of the college admission process. During this lecture style course, College interview questions will also be discussed in depth.
Tell Me About Yourself: Cracking The College Interview
Date: Saturday December 4th, 2010
Time: 12:00 – 2:00pm
Location: Midtown Manhattan (address furnished upon RSVP)
Workshop Description: Most selective colleges require an interview in addition to the application, and it's important to prepare thoroughly and thoughtfully for this final dimension of the admissions process. Students in this course will discuss the purpose and spirit of the college interview and how to prepare for a successful conversation. In particular, this seminar will focus on how students can turn significant life experiences into engaging anecdotes that illustrate broader points about their character, their goals, and their aspirations. This seminar will feature mock interviews and extensive in-class participation.
The College Essay: How Do I Tell My Story?
Date: Sunday December 5th, 2010
Time: 12:00-2:00pm
Location: Midtown Manhattan (address furnished upon RSVP)
Workshop Description: The Common Application asks students to evaluate a significant experience, risk they've taken, or challenge they've faced and its impact on their lives. This seminar will help students approach the college essay and discover how to translate significant life experiences into strong essays that resonate with admissions officers. Students will discuss best practices for turning their experiences into thoughtful, memorable, high-impact essays that will contribute a meaningful dimension to their college applications. This course is suitable for sophomores and juniors with college still on the horizon, and it is even better suited to seniors in the throes of the college admission process. During this lecture style course, College interview questions will also be discussed in depth.
ROCK THE VOTE! THE CHOICE IS YOURS!
The end is nigh!... the end of the 2010 Abbey Road Summer Alumni Photo Contest, that is! After receiving well over 200 submissions from our incredibly talented 2010 alums, we have managed to narrow down all of the photos to a very select twenty, with five images in each of the four categories. Needless to say, this was a very difficult process- to start with so many amazing photos and boil it all down to this final round. Now that we have made it this far in the contest, we turn to you to decide the winners of each category! Who will pluck from the plethora of prizes and harvest the grains of glory? The choice is yours! To cast your vote, simply look to the right and click on the name + number of the photo in each category that you think should win! It's that easy! We know making a selection in each category can be a very difficult process but the polls are only open for 10 days! The polls will officially close on Tuesday, November 9th, so spread the word and rock the vote! Good luck and thank you so much to all of the students who submitted their amazing photographs from this past summer!
BEST ACTION/CANDID SHOT:
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| 1. Sunny Streets |
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| 2. Piggyback |
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| 3. Sunset Stroll |
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| 4. Hulkmania |
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| 5. The Pisa Hop |
BEST GROUP SHOT:
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| 1. Paris Gals |
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| 2. Future's Too Bright - Girls in Shades |
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| 3. Kickin' it at the Acropolis |
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| 4. Urbanites, Preparing |
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| 5. Camouflage |
BEST SCENIC SHOT:
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| 1. Monaco Panorama |
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| 2. Sepia Paris |
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| 3. French Seascape |
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| 4. Cinque Terre |
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| 5. French Port |
BEST IN SHOW:
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| 1. Probably the Cutest Block Ever |
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| 2. AIX 4 EVA! |
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| 3. French Night Light |
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| 4. Heart Cloud |
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| 5. Firenze Afternoon |
2010 ALUMNI PHOTO CONTEST IS ON!!!
Hey there Abbey Road Alumni! This year's fall photo contest is in full swing, so take a break from the books and enjoy reliving this summer's most memorable moments! Upload your photos to the 2010 Summer Photo Contest Event Album to be considered for the chance to win awesome prizes including... 100$ gift certificates to Amazon, Apple and others, iPod shuffles, Abbey Road Gear and much much more! Visit the new and improved Abbey Road Alumni Webpage to see a preview of this year's contest front-runners and take a peek at last year's finalists: http://www.goabbeyroad.com/abbey-road-summer-programs/alumni.shtml
We know you are super excited, and so are we! So, you eager beavers, HERE IS HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Visit the Abbey Road Facebook Fan page and click the link on the wall to get to the 2010 Alumni Photo Contest. Or you can go directly to the event page by clicking HERE. Upload your fabulous photos directly to the event fall wall no later than Monday, October 18th. Once everyone’s photos have been uploaded, the Abbey Road Summer Staff will go through and narrow down the competition. Then, you and your fellow Abbey Roaders will get to Rock the Vote on the Abbey Road Blog! Vote for your favorite pics from among the finalists and decide this year’s winners! Previous winning photos were mailed a slew of prizes,and made appearances on the Abbey Road website, blog, and even in the Abbey Road Brochure!
HERE IS HOW TO GET STARTED:
Look back over those hundreds of photos you probably took this summer. As you relish in all the amazing memories they recall, pull out your favorite images keeping in mind the following 5 categories:
Scenic/Artistic- Scenic photos taken from your amazing daytrips, photos from around town or even artistic photos assigned to you in class.
Candid Photos- Photos of you and your friends in action in and around the city. Award-winning candids can be anything from laughing over a gelato to shouting out over a bad World Cup call. Candids capture life’s spontaneous moments and are a great way to share the magic of daily life with Abbey Road.
Group Shots- Standard pictures of you and your friends- may the best “mug” win!
Experiential Learning- Abbey Road defines itself through its experiential learning process- getting you out of a standard classroom environment and into the larger community. Think about all of the incredible things you learned this summer- if you can find a picture of it, we want to see it!
Remember, photos may be uploaded until October 18th, so don’t delay, upload today!
If you have any questions about contest rules please contact Emily@goabbeyroad.com
JOIN US FOR WEEKEND BRUNCH THIS FALL!
Abbey Road hosts frequent weekend brunches throughout the country as a way for fine folks to learn about our 2011 summer enrichment programs in a relaxed and intimate setting. We will be hosting a series of weekend brunches and afternoon tea information sessions in cities all over these fine states so be sure to check the website (www.goabbeyroad.com) , email us (info@goabbeyroad.com), or give us a ring (888 462 2239) to see when we'll be swinging through your city! This weekend (September 25th) we will be hosting brunch in Houston and afternoon tea in Los Angeles and next weekend (October 2nd) we'll be in Los Angeles, New York City and San Francisco! We can't wait to meet everyone and chat about our amazing summer programs over coffee, tea and fresh pastries! We will post all future information sessions on this here blog to help spread the word.
THE OFFICIAL ABBEY ROAD 2010 SUMMER PHOTO CONTEST!!!
THE OFFICIAL ABBEY ROAD 2K10 SUMMER PHOTO CONTEST (ARSPC2K10) is coming up super soon so get those pictures ready! Here at Abbey Road, we know that it is quite literally impossible for our students to emerge from an Abbey Road Summer Abroad Program without a proverbial arsenal of incredible photographs documenting their summer experience! It would be a crying shame to keep those masterpieces hidden away in the darkest, cob-webbed crevices of your hard drive and not share some of your choice shots with the world. But what could be better than sharing your fantastic photos for all to admire? Being rewarded for your artistic talents by sharing your fantastic photos for all to admire. Enter ARSPC2K10. Across several categories, winners shall be showered with praise and awesome prizes such as gift cards to Apple, Amazon, etc. More information coming very soon!
ONLY NINE MONTHS 'TIL SUMMER!
We hope that everyone is transitioning from a wonderful summer into a wonderful fall semester! While we miss all of our students dearly and are jumping out of our socks waiting for next summer's programs to begin, we are as busy as little bumble bees laying the groundwork for 2011! So while you're hitting the books this semester, we too will be hard at work preparing for next year and looking for ways to make our programs even better! Work hard and kick this year in the butt! Thanks again to everyone who participated in our 2010 programs and made it a summer for the history books! We absolutely love what we do and couldn't do it without you! We hope that you are enjoying being back in school, seeing your friends, and bragging non-stop about your extraordinary summer experience with Abbey Road!
THANKS FOR MAKING THIS SUMMER RADICALLY RAD!!!
As the summer comes to a triumphant close and slips pleasantly into autumn, let us all glance back on yet another glorious season of Abbey Road Programs. This year we saw a whopping 30% increase in our student body and each program was packed to the brim with an amazing and diverse body of students from all over the planet, eager to learn about, experience, and be fully immersed into cultures other than their own. To all the students, parents, and staff involved in this past summer, we humbly and enthusiastically thank you for making this summer extraordinary and unlike any other. We would also like to give a special shout-out to everyone involved in our newest program, our College Prep program, which proved to be a positively rip-roaring success.
Students of 2010, we know that it is virtually impossible that you made it through your summer experience without snapping oodles of phenomenal photos. Every year, we hold a photo contest across a set of several categories with awesome prizes ranging from $100-$50 gift cards to Amazon, iTunes, etc. More info to come shortly but keep it in mind! We will have plenty of our own photos up on this here blog ASAP! Stayed tuned for all the goodness that was summer 2010! And, again...
GIGGLEMETER TO JUDGE SUBMISSIONS FOR A.R.C.M.S.C.2K10
It is the FINAL day to submit your hilarious stories to the Abbey Road 2010 Cultural Mishaps Story Contest. Prizes await those participants whom GIGGLEMETER deems to be the winners. GIGGLEMETER bases it's judgment on a complex algorithm which factors in originality, storytelling ability, and overall comedic value. Thank you to everyone who has submitted! We are LOVING what we've read so far. Winners shall be notified shortly!
UPDATE: DEADLINE EXTENSION FOR THE 2010 CULTURAL MISHAPS STORY CONTEST!
The rumors are true! There is still time to submit your funny stories to us for a chance to win some fabulous prizes! The deadline has officially been extended to MONDAY, MAY 17th at which point the stories will be rounded up, judged, and winners will be chosen. Details as follows:
We've all had that "stranger in a strange land" feeling while traveling. Maybe you used exactly the wrong vocabulary word in Paris and told your waiter, "Thank you; nice butt," instead of "Thank you very much." Maybe after several days in Spain and several attempts at ordering a veggie salad you realized that every single one of them features tuna fish as a standard ingredient, ugh. Maybe those white Capri pants you bought in Florence aren’t quite what the guys in Minnesota are wearing this Spring. We're sure you have a story. Share it with us, and you could win one of several prizes including Apple products, your choice of gift cards, and Abbey Road alumni gear! Please send your story (maximum 500 words) to INFO@GOABBEYROAD.COM no later than MONDAY, MAY 17th to be considered. We look forward to laughing WITH you (not at you). Winning stories will be published on Abbey Road’s website and here on the blog in conjunction with our upcoming redesigned website launch!
We've all had that "stranger in a strange land" feeling while traveling. Maybe you used exactly the wrong vocabulary word in Paris and told your waiter, "Thank you; nice butt," instead of "Thank you very much." Maybe after several days in Spain and several attempts at ordering a veggie salad you realized that every single one of them features tuna fish as a standard ingredient, ugh. Maybe those white Capri pants you bought in Florence aren’t quite what the guys in Minnesota are wearing this Spring. We're sure you have a story. Share it with us, and you could win one of several prizes including Apple products, your choice of gift cards, and Abbey Road alumni gear! Please send your story (maximum 500 words) to INFO@GOABBEYROAD.COM no later than MONDAY, MAY 17th to be considered. We look forward to laughing WITH you (not at you). Winning stories will be published on Abbey Road’s website and here on the blog in conjunction with our upcoming redesigned website launch!
SAME AMAZING BLOG, FAB NEW LOOK!
In the words of the very wise Jack Donaghy (the character played by Alec Baldwin on NBC's 30 Rock), "Sometimes you have to change things that are perfectly good just to make them your own." So, before you have a nervous breakdown or panic attack, worried sick that the incredible Abbey Road blog has suddenly taken a drastic turn in light of its brand new look, rest assured that it is the same wonderful blog but we just felt like it was time to shake things up a bit. Think of it like facial reconstructive surgery: the outer shell may look shockingly different but underneath the skin is the same fabulous person. Worry not, friends! We're shaking up the Twitter page too but rolling with the same scheme as this here blog. Solidarity is the name of the game. Anywho, just wanted to explain the new look and assure you that the content of the Abbey Road blog will continue being nothing short of amazing and will, in fact, only get better! I hope all you Abbey Roaders are doing just swell! Summer is almost here!
FINAL WEEKEND TO SUBMIT YOUR FUNNY STORIES
This coming Monday (the 19th) is the final deadline to submit your wacky/awkward/embarrassing/downright silly stories to by judged by GIGGLEMETER (see: previous post, below), officially bringing to a close the 2010 Abbey Road Cultural Mishaps Story Contest. Winners will receive positively drool-worthy prizes. How could you possibly want to miss out on an opportunity to win some sweet gadgetry and/or gift cards simply for telling us about a funny thing that happened on the way to the market? So while you're fondly reminiscing about your absolutely amazing summer experience with Abbey Road this weekend, why not jot it down and get rewarded for your efforts? Have a wonderful weekend Abbey Roaders! Hooray for Spring!
LESS THAN A WEEK REMAINING IN THE 2010 CULTURAL MISHAPS STORY CONTEST!
This coming Monday, April 19th is the final day to submit your funny stories from your abroad experience with Abbey Road! The submissions will be judged by a panel of Abbey Road staff, herein referred to as GIGGLEMETER. Those stories which GIGGLEMETER determines to be the most comical shall win fabulous prizes as a reward for sharing their knee slapping/gut busting/rib tickling/shoe stomping/funny-bone rattling stories. There's less than a week left to submit your stories so share the wealth! We know you've got 'em! See the previous post for more info!
ABBEY ROAD SUMMER TRAVEL PROGRAMS SEND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO THE MOST POPULAR INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS!
According to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, French, Spanish and Italian were the most popular languages to study in 2010 among high school students.
Abbey Road sends students to all three countries.
There are three programs in France: one in Nice, one in Saint-Laurent-du-Var, and one in Aix-en-Provence. In addition, the Western Civilization program visits Paris.
“I choose Abbey Road because of the different options the program offered,” said Mackenzie Selzer, who went to Nice in 2009. “Many programs were more about touring than actually living in France. With Abbey Road, I got to take a photography class, immerse myself with locals, see France and Italy, and learn to take care of myself.”
Selzer’s mother Deb Grimes agreed.
“I can’t say enough about Abbey Road; it was the best experience of Mac’s life,” said Grimes. “It gave her so much confidence, such a positive, positive experience. We want brochures and for our friends and French teachers.”
“Julie had a blast,” said Jane Weil of her daughter’s experience in Saint-Laurent-du-Var in 2009. “She made great friends. She loved the trips, the days at the beach, feeling as if she was an ordinary French girl soaking up the sun. She loved the cultural exposure.”
In Spain, Abbey Road’s program is in Cádiz.
Jillien Schenkel sent her daughter Emily on the Cádiz trip in 2009.
“She not only improved her writing, reading and comprehension of Spanish, but she was also able to immerse herself in the culture of Spain,” said Schenkel. “For this, we thank you!”
Abbey Road also has a program in Florence, Italy, and the Western Civilization program visits Florence and Rome.
“Being in Florence, with a helpful, caring staff and meeting new people has been the best experience in my life so far,” said Emily Kissenberth of her 2009 Abbey Road experience.
Abbey Road sends students to all three countries.
There are three programs in France: one in Nice, one in Saint-Laurent-du-Var, and one in Aix-en-Provence. In addition, the Western Civilization program visits Paris.
“I choose Abbey Road because of the different options the program offered,” said Mackenzie Selzer, who went to Nice in 2009. “Many programs were more about touring than actually living in France. With Abbey Road, I got to take a photography class, immerse myself with locals, see France and Italy, and learn to take care of myself.”
Selzer’s mother Deb Grimes agreed.
“I can’t say enough about Abbey Road; it was the best experience of Mac’s life,” said Grimes. “It gave her so much confidence, such a positive, positive experience. We want brochures and for our friends and French teachers.”
“Julie had a blast,” said Jane Weil of her daughter’s experience in Saint-Laurent-du-Var in 2009. “She made great friends. She loved the trips, the days at the beach, feeling as if she was an ordinary French girl soaking up the sun. She loved the cultural exposure.”
In Spain, Abbey Road’s program is in Cádiz.
Jillien Schenkel sent her daughter Emily on the Cádiz trip in 2009.
“She not only improved her writing, reading and comprehension of Spanish, but she was also able to immerse herself in the culture of Spain,” said Schenkel. “For this, we thank you!”
Abbey Road also has a program in Florence, Italy, and the Western Civilization program visits Florence and Rome.
“Being in Florence, with a helpful, caring staff and meeting new people has been the best experience in my life so far,” said Emily Kissenberth of her 2009 Abbey Road experience.
THE 2010 CULTURAL MISHAPS STORY CONTEST!!!
We've all had that "stranger in a strange land" feeling while traveling. Maybe you used exactly the wrong vocabulary word in Paris and told your waiter, "Thank you; nice butt," instead of "Thank you very much." Maybe after several days in Spain and several attempts at ordering a veggie salad you realized that every single one of them features tuna fish as a standard ingredient, ugh. Maybe those white Capri pants you bought in Florence aren’t quite what the guys in Minnesota are wearing this Spring. We're sure you have a story. Share it with us, and you could win one of several prizes including Apple products, your choice of gift cards, and Abbey Road alumni gear! Please send your story (maximum 500 words) to INFO@GOABBEYROAD.COM no later than MONDAY, APRIL 19th to be considered. We look forward to laughing WITH you (not at you). Winning stories will be published on Abbey Road’s website and here on the blog in conjunction with our upcoming redesigned website launch!
ABBEY ROAD'S HEADIN' TO THE LONE STAR STATE
Abbey Road is packing up some gear and hittin' the road for Texas. We'll be in for the long haul all around the Lone Star State next week (Feb 28-Mar 6) and spreading the good word about our programs! We'll be doing the grand loop, so to speak, and rolling through Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth and everywhere in between. When we're not chatting with the fine folk about Abbey Road's stellar programs, we'll be sure to sample some of the world-renowned regional fare and enjoy the open road. Can't wait! More details to come about our journey!
And now for some fun Texas facts!
Did you know that:
- Texas is the only US state that has actually had six flags fly over it (Spanish, French, Mexican, Texan, Confederate, and United States), making it the only state in the union that can technically lay claim to the true meaning of "Six Flags", as in the chain of amusement parks that are now located all over the nation.
- By Federal Law, Texas can fly its flag at the same height as the U.S. flag, because it was a republic before becoming a state.
- Texas comes from a Spanish misunderstanding of the Caddo Indian word "tejas", meaning friend.
- Austin, the capital of Texas, is considered to be the live music capital of the world.
- The official state sport of Texas is Rodeo, although high school football is more popular.
- In Texas, it's illegal to put graffiti on someone else's cow.
- In Texas, it is illegal to shoot a buffalo from the second story of a hotel.
- In Houston, it is illegal to sell Limburger cheese on Sunday.
- Texas is as large as all of New England, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Illinois combined.
- You could fit 220 Rhode Islands inside Texas.
- The world's largest parking lot is located at DFW Airport.
- More popcorn is sold in Dallas than anywhere in the U.S.
- El Paso is closer to Needles, California than it is to Dallas, Texas.
TRAVEL WITH ABBEY ROAD PREPARES STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE ACADEMICS - AND LIFE
Abbey Road’s study abroad programs for high school students prepare students academically and socially for college and enhance the quality of their college applications.
Many students return from their summer travel programs with new academic interests they hope to pursue in college.
Stephanie Picozzi’s daughter Kimmy Drexler went on the multi-country Western Civilization program in 2009, traveling to Athens, Rome, Florence and Paris and reading Plato and Rousseau. “It has changed her thinking toward college, thinking maybe she'd like to major in something that could lead to international travel,” said Picozzi.
Other students find themselves more confident and prepared for the college experience of living independently and interacting with people from all walks of life after traveling with Abbey Road.
“Both of our sons spent the best times of their lives with Abbey Road overseas between their junior and senior years of high school,” said Annie Bradley, whose son Ian went on the Western Civilization program in 2009, after his brother Grant couldn’t stop raving about his 2007 Italian Civilization experience. “There is no substitute for the authentic, original, hands-on learning of history, culture and languages that they received.”
Yvonne Fedrick’s daughter Jadyn went to Florence with Abbey Road in 2009. “To be immersed in a totally different culture is an education unto itself, not to mention the art and history involved,” said Fedrick. “To listen to her conversations with others has opened my eyes to the intellectual, stimulating young women she has become because of the experience she acquired in Italy on the Abbey Road program.”
Stephanie Picozzi’s daughter Kimmy Drexler went on the multi-country Western Civilization program in 2009, traveling to Athens, Rome, Florence and Paris and reading Plato and Rousseau. “It has changed her thinking toward college, thinking maybe she'd like to major in something that could lead to international travel,” said Picozzi.
Other students find themselves more confident and prepared for the college experience of living independently and interacting with people from all walks of life after traveling with Abbey Road.
“Both of our sons spent the best times of their lives with Abbey Road overseas between their junior and senior years of high school,” said Annie Bradley, whose son Ian went on the Western Civilization program in 2009, after his brother Grant couldn’t stop raving about his 2007 Italian Civilization experience. “There is no substitute for the authentic, original, hands-on learning of history, culture and languages that they received.”
Yvonne Fedrick’s daughter Jadyn went to Florence with Abbey Road in 2009. “To be immersed in a totally different culture is an education unto itself, not to mention the art and history involved,” said Fedrick. “To listen to her conversations with others has opened my eyes to the intellectual, stimulating young women she has become because of the experience she acquired in Italy on the Abbey Road program.”
THE 2010 ALUMNI REUNION PARTY POLL RESULTS
The people have spoken. The polls are closed. In a landslide victory, Disco (Black Light) Bowling has been chosen for the 2010 Abbey Road Alumni Reunion Party! Now that the type of party and the weekend have been selected by you, we'll get to work planning this gig! Thanks to everyone who voted and helped make the decision! We're super excited for the party and hope everyone can make it! It will be a swell ol' time! Invitations and details to come!
ABBEY ROAD IS SUPER EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE...
ROCK THE VOTE! Take the two-part poll to the right to decide how we do the First Annual Abbey Road Programs Alumni Reunion Party! The choice is yours! Choose what type of event setting you would prefer and when you think would work best! There's only one week to vote so spread the word! Polls close at midnight on Monday!
WINTER ENROLLMENT OFFER EXTENDED!!!
The highly popular and world famous triple Benny Franklin-approved Winter Enrollment Offer has been extended! Enroll by February 28, 2010 and receive $300 off the summer 2010 program of your choice! But act swiftly because time is slippin' away and cute little February will be gone before we know it!
ABBEY ROAD STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE ENHANCES COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
College applications. The two-word phrase is enough to strike fear into the heart of even the most confident high school student.
Students applying to college today are more prepared than ever before, making the already stressful process even more competitive.
However, many students find their college applications benefit from their summer study abroad experiences with Abbey Road.
“My daughter has approached her senior year and college visits with a lot more confidence and anticipation of the enriching experiences that await her, having lived one just this summer,” said Kathy Hopkins, whose daughter Allison went to Saint-Laurent-du-Var, France with Abbey Road in 2009. “In her college essay, she even talked about how she changed as a result of her Abbey Road experience.”
Jacquie Moore’s son Michael went to Cádiz in 2009, and Moore credits Abbey Road with helping Michael get accepted at top schools.
“Above and beyond the language immersion, my son gained much in the appreciation of the culture and came home with a fabulously enhanced world view,” said Moore. “Mike has been accepted into one of the colleges he applied for with the highest honors and a great scholarship. I know this is, in part, due to his cultural experiences abroad and the transcripts he was allowed to submit from the program.”
“We are waiting on another college, which doesn't reply until February or March,” Moore added. “The fact that Michael was accepted so fast from another private college is testament to the great application he was able to send.”
Abbey Road’s language immersion programs improve students’ SAT Subject Test Scores, which further bolsters a college application packet.
“The test was fantastic! I got my score back, and it is 730 out of 800, considered to be an incredible score,” said Michael Mallon, who went to Nice with Abbey Road in 2009. “I owe much of that score to Abbey Road, especially because the test included listening, which for me improved greatly while I was on my trip.”
Abbey Road staff members are dedicated to their students and committed to helping students through the college applications process, often writing recommendation letters that many students credit with helping them secure admission to top colleges.
Mallon adds that he is sure his recommendation letter from Abbey Road helped him get accepted to Cornell University. “I was accepted Early Decision to Cornell University, where I hope to study Government and International Relations,” he said.
However, many students find their college applications benefit from their summer study abroad experiences with Abbey Road.
“My daughter has approached her senior year and college visits with a lot more confidence and anticipation of the enriching experiences that await her, having lived one just this summer,” said Kathy Hopkins, whose daughter Allison went to Saint-Laurent-du-Var, France with Abbey Road in 2009. “In her college essay, she even talked about how she changed as a result of her Abbey Road experience.”
Jacquie Moore’s son Michael went to Cádiz in 2009, and Moore credits Abbey Road with helping Michael get accepted at top schools.
“Above and beyond the language immersion, my son gained much in the appreciation of the culture and came home with a fabulously enhanced world view,” said Moore. “Mike has been accepted into one of the colleges he applied for with the highest honors and a great scholarship. I know this is, in part, due to his cultural experiences abroad and the transcripts he was allowed to submit from the program.”
“We are waiting on another college, which doesn't reply until February or March,” Moore added. “The fact that Michael was accepted so fast from another private college is testament to the great application he was able to send.”
Abbey Road’s language immersion programs improve students’ SAT Subject Test Scores, which further bolsters a college application packet.
“The test was fantastic! I got my score back, and it is 730 out of 800, considered to be an incredible score,” said Michael Mallon, who went to Nice with Abbey Road in 2009. “I owe much of that score to Abbey Road, especially because the test included listening, which for me improved greatly while I was on my trip.”
Abbey Road staff members are dedicated to their students and committed to helping students through the college applications process, often writing recommendation letters that many students credit with helping them secure admission to top colleges.
Mallon adds that he is sure his recommendation letter from Abbey Road helped him get accepted to Cornell University. “I was accepted Early Decision to Cornell University, where I hope to study Government and International Relations,” he said.
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