Apply for any 2010 Summer Program in January and receive $300 off!
ANNOUNCING EXCITING NEW PROGRAMS FOR 2010!
Interested in International Studies, Politics, Business, Economics or Foreign Language? Are you looking for College Counseling Guidance and intensive SAT Preparation? Join us this summer in Boston for our New Leadership Academy and College Prep Programs! See the official Abbey Road Programs website for more information: ABBEY ROAD PROGRAMS
JOIN US FOR BRUNCH IN THE NEW YEAR! YUM! YUM!
Abbey Road hosts regular weekend brunches in Manhattan and we would love to see you there! Chat with summer staff, meet up with other alums and network with new students! Call the office for more information and to RSVP! Delicious AND informative!
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE ARTS WITH ABBEY ROAD
Our recent photo contest was just one facet of an overall commitment on the part of Abbey Road to the arts. Abbey Road has always deeply supported arts education and the exposure of teens to art in a fun, low-key way. Abbey Road's foremost commitment to the students is an academic one, and art provides another route for students to engage in critical thought and dialogue and immerse themselves in a new culture. Abbey Road provides an environment for such modes of learning.
Abbey Road's Florence Art program integrates daily studio practices with the long, rich tradition of arts in Florence. Students take studio art classes, art history and on-site observational drawing classes, then go out into the city to museums, art galleries, private collections, walking streets studded with beautiful old buildings.
"One of the major benefits of the program is that we don't just do the major museums and major churches, we do it all," said William Binnie, a member of the Florence Art program staff. "We may go to the Uffizi in the morning and then hike up to a small hillside Romanesque church in the afternoon. Big museums often house astonishing collections of artwork, but we try to balance out everything, so it's not just a highlights tour but rather more of a 'nooks and crannies' tour mixed in with the major sites."
However, every Abbey Road program involves a great deal of art, architecture and art history, due to being based in major European cities with long histories and well-preserved art and buildings.
"Each program has access to some of the most unbelievable collections, both private and public, on the face of the earth," said Binnie. "However, artistic resources are hardly limited to museums and galleries, because simply walking around the city is like being in a museum in itself."
Indeed, Abbey Road parents note that cultural immersion happens every day on an Abbey Road program. "Sigal got to see and touch the Acropolis," said Sharon Azmon, whose daughter will take her second trip with Abbey Road this summer. "She walked the beautiful city of Florence and was completely taken by the warmth of its people and its beautiful art."
However, every Abbey Road program involves a great deal of art, architecture and art history, due to being based in major European cities with long histories and well-preserved art and buildings.
"Each program has access to some of the most unbelievable collections, both private and public, on the face of the earth," said Binnie. "However, artistic resources are hardly limited to museums and galleries, because simply walking around the city is like being in a museum in itself."
Indeed, Abbey Road parents note that cultural immersion happens every day on an Abbey Road program. "Sigal got to see and touch the Acropolis," said Sharon Azmon, whose daughter will take her second trip with Abbey Road this summer. "She walked the beautiful city of Florence and was completely taken by the warmth of its people and its beautiful art."
"The photography was what really sealed the deal for Michael, as he is an avid photographer at home and loved that taking pictures of his trip was built into the program," said Pam Mallon. "The museums and fine art blew him away."
"You simply cannot go on an Abbey Road program and avoid being completely overwhelmed by the richness of the cultural and artistic heritage of each city," Binnie said. - Katie Ginder-Vogel
THE ABBEY ROAD HOLIDAY PROMOTION IS HERE!
Enroll by December 15th, 2009 and you will receive a $500 discount on any program of your choice! To find out more information about program availability, program selection, or to ask any other questions you might have, please call our offices at: (888) 462-2239 or (310) 473-7300
NYC INFO SESSION - SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER 2009
Meet us in Manhattan!
Abbey Road staff will be holding an informational meeting in Manhattan on Saturday, December 5th.
Date: Saturday, December 5th, 2009
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Warwick Hotel
Address: 65 West 54th Street (6th Avenue), New York, NY 10019
Refreshments will be served!
RSVP is required!
888-462-2239
310-473-7300 (weekdays)
310-560-3312 (evenings and weekends)
OFFICIAL 2009 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS!
Congratulations to the winners of the 2009 Summer Photo Contest! Thank you to all of those who voted for your favorite images! The people have spoken and the polls are now officially closed. After receiving nearly 200 votes in 4 days our winners have been decided! The prizes shall be awarded shortly. This was an amazing process from start to finish. To those who did not win in their respective categories, simply making it to the final round from the 700+ photos that we started with is quite a feat! Below are the winners of each category and notable runner-ups. You can click the images to enlarge them. Enjoy!
BEST OVERALL SHOT:
BEST SCENIC SHOT:
BEST ACTION/CANDID SHOT:
BEST GROUP SHOT:
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NOTABLE CONTENDERS:
ABBEY ROAD PROGRAMS GROWS DESPITE TOUGH ECONOMY: Families Are Investing In Student Travel
In the face of these challenging economic times, Abbey Road Programs finds itself thriving. “In an economy like this, families are working hard to save money,” says Abbey Road Programs’ founder and President, Dr. Arthur Kian. “However, education remains an investment priority for many parents.”
Sharon Azmon sent her daughter Sigal to Italy and France with Abbey Road Programs. “The program not only made history three dimensional for her, it gave her the opportunity to experience new cultures, new people, new foods and hear native languages in an educational and safe environment,” said Azmon, whose daughter will return to Italy with Abbey Road Programs this summer. “Yes, this was expensive, but it was a great investment that we feel paid off.”
Lorrie Latzen almost didn’t send her daughter Elena to France due to the economic downturn but is glad she made the investment in the program. “When it came right down to it, things got difficult,” said Latzen. “The economy had fallen apart, and honestly, we were concerned about her safety while traveling outside the U.S.” The family ultimately decided Elena should have the opportunity to grow and learn overseas. “We had to carefully think this through, as it was a big investment,” said Latzen, “but we also knew that if we did this right, our return on this investment would be invaluable, and that is how it turned out.”
Over 600 students participated in Abbey Road programs in the summer of 2009.
Sharon Azmon sent her daughter Sigal to Italy and France with Abbey Road Programs. “The program not only made history three dimensional for her, it gave her the opportunity to experience new cultures, new people, new foods and hear native languages in an educational and safe environment,” said Azmon, whose daughter will return to Italy with Abbey Road Programs this summer. “Yes, this was expensive, but it was a great investment that we feel paid off.”
Lorrie Latzen almost didn’t send her daughter Elena to France due to the economic downturn but is glad she made the investment in the program. “When it came right down to it, things got difficult,” said Latzen. “The economy had fallen apart, and honestly, we were concerned about her safety while traveling outside the U.S.” The family ultimately decided Elena should have the opportunity to grow and learn overseas. “We had to carefully think this through, as it was a big investment,” said Latzen, “but we also knew that if we did this right, our return on this investment would be invaluable, and that is how it turned out.”
Over 600 students participated in Abbey Road programs in the summer of 2009.
PHOTO CONTEST 2K9: FINAL JUDGEMENT
This is it...after receiving over 700 (that's seven-HUNDRED) photographs from the students of AR2K9 (Abbey Road Programs - Summer 2009), we have managed to narrow them all down to 3-4 top choices in four separate categories. It has been a painstaking but thoroughly enjoyable process due to the many, many exquisite photos that were snapped all over Europe this past summer. We've made it to this point and now we seek your help in deciding the official winners of Photo Contest 2K9.
There are four categories: Best Scenic Shot, Best Action/Candid Shot, Best Group Shot, and Best Overall. The winner of the Best Overall category will be awarded a $100 Amazon gift card! The winner of each of the other three categories will be awarded $50 Amazon gift cards! Other prizes will be awarded since the photos are just all so outstanding.
All of the images in each category are posted below, which can be enlarged by clicking on each individual photo. On the right side of the screen you will see the corresponding polls for each category where the votes shall be cast. Upon the closing of the polls we will re-post the winners in a larger, more grandiose fashion, along with honorable mentions. It is now up to you! The choice is yours! ROCK THE VOTE!
There are four categories: Best Scenic Shot, Best Action/Candid Shot, Best Group Shot, and Best Overall. The winner of the Best Overall category will be awarded a $100 Amazon gift card! The winner of each of the other three categories will be awarded $50 Amazon gift cards! Other prizes will be awarded since the photos are just all so outstanding.
All of the images in each category are posted below, which can be enlarged by clicking on each individual photo. On the right side of the screen you will see the corresponding polls for each category where the votes shall be cast. Upon the closing of the polls we will re-post the winners in a larger, more grandiose fashion, along with honorable mentions. It is now up to you! The choice is yours! ROCK THE VOTE!
BEST SCENIC SHOT:
1. Rooftop View
2. Sea and Sky
3. View of Sea (with trees)
BEST CANDID/ACTION SHOT:
1. On the River Seine (with Eiffel Tower)
2. Jumping in the Surf at Glyfada
3. Piggy Back Ride in Florence
BEST GROUP SHOT:
1. Group at Tuiliers
2. Girls at Delphi
3. Group at San Gimignano
BEST OVERALL SHOT:
1. Hanging Out on the Rail
2. Girls Laying on the Grass
3. Girls with Gladiators
4. Girls on the Lawn at the Louvre
1. Rooftop View
2. Sea and Sky
3. View of Sea (with trees)BEST CANDID/ACTION SHOT:
1. On the River Seine (with Eiffel Tower)
2. Jumping in the Surf at Glyfada
3. Piggy Back Ride in FlorenceBEST GROUP SHOT:
1. Group at Tuiliers
2. Girls at Delphi
3. Group at San GimignanoBEST OVERALL SHOT:
1. Hanging Out on the Rail
2. Girls Laying on the Grass
3. Girls with Gladiators
4. Girls on the Lawn at the Louvre
ABBEY ROAD TAKES ON GLOBAL WARMING!
Abbey Road has answered the call to go green with its Tree Per Trip and Green Ticket programs for students.
“President Obama has called for Americans to do more for the environment,” said Abbey Road Programs’ founder and President, Dr. Arthur Kian. “We’re doing our part, and we challenge other travel study and educational programs to do the same.”
Abbey Road Programs will plant one tree for every student who travels with the company this summer as part of its Tree Per Trip Program.
Abbey Road’s Green Ticket Scholarship is available to students ages 14-18 who have exhibited a commitment to the environment through their school or community. One full, all expenses paid Green Ticket Scholarship and two partial (airfare paid) scholarships will be offered in 2009.
Students who have done work in the areas of global warming, biodiversity, ecosystem preservation, toxic waste reduction, deforestation, energy conservation, recycling, preservation of endangered species are encouraged to apply to the Green Ticket Scholarship Program.
Over 600 students participated in Abbey Road programs in the summer of 2009.
“President Obama has called for Americans to do more for the environment,” said Abbey Road Programs’ founder and President, Dr. Arthur Kian. “We’re doing our part, and we challenge other travel study and educational programs to do the same.”
Abbey Road Programs will plant one tree for every student who travels with the company this summer as part of its Tree Per Trip Program.
Abbey Road’s Green Ticket Scholarship is available to students ages 14-18 who have exhibited a commitment to the environment through their school or community. One full, all expenses paid Green Ticket Scholarship and two partial (airfare paid) scholarships will be offered in 2009.
Students who have done work in the areas of global warming, biodiversity, ecosystem preservation, toxic waste reduction, deforestation, energy conservation, recycling, preservation of endangered species are encouraged to apply to the Green Ticket Scholarship Program.
Over 600 students participated in Abbey Road programs in the summer of 2009.
FLORENCE ART ALUMNA SHARES HER EXPERIENCE
Emily Kissenberth, a New Jersey native and alum of the Florence Art '09 Program, shared these delightful and enthusiastic words with us about her summer experience with Abbey Road. It's always fun to hear first-hand accounts from students so we thank you for your input, Em!
"I explain my time in Florence as exciting and informative, but more then that I consider it life changing and inspiring. When I first stepped off the plane in Italy, I felt nervous and confused, I was in a place that I have never been, I felt isolated because I couldn’t communicate, and overwhelmed because I was jet-lagged, tired, and I wanted to hide. But then Stefano, who I later found out would be my art history teacher, came around the corner, with a huge sign that read “Abbey Road! Emily, Mica, Eden?” and a huge smile. Suddenly I felt relieved and I excited for the upcoming month.
The most important aspect of living in Italy was figuring out how to live with five other people that I have never met in my life. The six of us were from all over the world, stretching from Brasilia to New York City and from small town Florida to Boston. We were all so different but bonded over the fact that we were all first time visitors to Italy and we were all absolutely confused about how to start our life for the next month. We stayed up late and played cards, learned to cook authentic Italian meals and made messes with our bubbly cooking instructor, William, laughed and talked about our lives at home, scattered makeup and hair products all over the apartment, hosted residence night at least weekly by inviting everyone to come and hangout with us, but most importantly we helped each other with our work and sat down and made art together. We all shared a simple interest and we all helped each other grow individually. For me, being surrounded by centuries of fine art and living with five other artists was the most inspiring thing about being in Italy.
My main class was oil painting, which I had in the morning. I have never been so excited to wake up at 7 o’clock in my whole life. We went to our studio and worked until 11:30. Antonio, my painting instructor, was so talented and inspiring, and I think I have completed some of my best work while working with him. Also, there were only 7 other students in my class, so it made time for a lot of personal teaching and lessons from my instructor. In the afternoon I had art history with Stefano. He is so smart and knows so much information about art in Florence and Rome. I was really thankful that I chose to take art history because as a freshman in college I am taking art history now, being in Italy and seeing all the paintings in real life that I am learning about has made it much more interesting.
Most importantly, being in Florence, with a helpful, caring staff, meeting new people that are now life long friends has been the best experience in my life so far. Every time i see something that reminds me of my trip, I just smile, because all I have are good memories and stories. There is nothing like being in a beautiful country, filled with ancient artwork that built the framework of want I want to pursue for the rest of my life. I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to go to Florence and participate in Abbey Road Summer Programs. " -EMILY KISSENBERTH, FLORENCE ART, SUMMER 2009
"I explain my time in Florence as exciting and informative, but more then that I consider it life changing and inspiring. When I first stepped off the plane in Italy, I felt nervous and confused, I was in a place that I have never been, I felt isolated because I couldn’t communicate, and overwhelmed because I was jet-lagged, tired, and I wanted to hide. But then Stefano, who I later found out would be my art history teacher, came around the corner, with a huge sign that read “Abbey Road! Emily, Mica, Eden?” and a huge smile. Suddenly I felt relieved and I excited for the upcoming month.
The most important aspect of living in Italy was figuring out how to live with five other people that I have never met in my life. The six of us were from all over the world, stretching from Brasilia to New York City and from small town Florida to Boston. We were all so different but bonded over the fact that we were all first time visitors to Italy and we were all absolutely confused about how to start our life for the next month. We stayed up late and played cards, learned to cook authentic Italian meals and made messes with our bubbly cooking instructor, William, laughed and talked about our lives at home, scattered makeup and hair products all over the apartment, hosted residence night at least weekly by inviting everyone to come and hangout with us, but most importantly we helped each other with our work and sat down and made art together. We all shared a simple interest and we all helped each other grow individually. For me, being surrounded by centuries of fine art and living with five other artists was the most inspiring thing about being in Italy.
My main class was oil painting, which I had in the morning. I have never been so excited to wake up at 7 o’clock in my whole life. We went to our studio and worked until 11:30. Antonio, my painting instructor, was so talented and inspiring, and I think I have completed some of my best work while working with him. Also, there were only 7 other students in my class, so it made time for a lot of personal teaching and lessons from my instructor. In the afternoon I had art history with Stefano. He is so smart and knows so much information about art in Florence and Rome. I was really thankful that I chose to take art history because as a freshman in college I am taking art history now, being in Italy and seeing all the paintings in real life that I am learning about has made it much more interesting.
Most importantly, being in Florence, with a helpful, caring staff, meeting new people that are now life long friends has been the best experience in my life so far. Every time i see something that reminds me of my trip, I just smile, because all I have are good memories and stories. There is nothing like being in a beautiful country, filled with ancient artwork that built the framework of want I want to pursue for the rest of my life. I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to go to Florence and participate in Abbey Road Summer Programs. " -EMILY KISSENBERTH, FLORENCE ART, SUMMER 2009
NEW BLOG!!!!!
WELCOME TO ABBEY ROAD'S BRAND SPANKIN' NEW BLOG!
This is officially our very first post! Check back often as we plan on posting and uploading new content all the time including exciting news, info, photos, and other media about what's going on with the company, the staff, alumni, and the many amazing programs that we offer.
The goal is for this to be a very interactive space for both prospective students interested in studying abroad with Abbey Road and for student alumni who want to share their own personal experiences. In other words, we want to hear from you! If you have any great photos, stories or tips from your own experience abroad (which we know you do) that you would like to share, let's put them on the site! That way, our content will always be fresh, providing a wide-range of unique, fun content. In a sense, the blog is simply another format of sharing information about the company's mission through constant updates covering everything from staff news, alumni news, company news, and anything else anyone would like to see addressed on the site. It is designed for anyone who wants to find out more about the benefits of studying abroad, learning foreign languages, and experiencing cultures other than their own.
For those of you not familiar with us:
Abbey Road was founded by Stanford University alumni and operated by experienced professionals from other top schools such as Harvard, Yale, and NYU, Abbey Road Programs brings together a staff team with more than fifteen years of practice in the fields of international student exchange, travel, and education.
At Abbey Road, we take great pride in our faculty and staff. Our full-time and summer staff directors, coordinators, instructors and resident advisors are experienced, dedicated and caring individuals carefully selected and screened. Many of our summer staff and faculty are talented university professors and instructors, high school teachers, college administrators, and advanced graduate and high qualified college graduates. We maintain a minimum ratio of 1 staff member for every 8 students.
We follow very simple principles:
Immersion, Enrichment and Growth
Our mission is to develop summer immersion programs for high school students that facilitate cross-cultural understanding and enrichment by providing a unique opportunity for: cultural immersion, intensive language study, exposure to new academic subjects, travel excursions, recreational activities, personal growth, and building life-long friendships.
Safety, Organization and Personal Attention
We put a particular emphasis on personal attention, high quality of academic, cultural and recreational programs, strong organization, and above all - safety.
This is officially our very first post! Check back often as we plan on posting and uploading new content all the time including exciting news, info, photos, and other media about what's going on with the company, the staff, alumni, and the many amazing programs that we offer.
The goal is for this to be a very interactive space for both prospective students interested in studying abroad with Abbey Road and for student alumni who want to share their own personal experiences. In other words, we want to hear from you! If you have any great photos, stories or tips from your own experience abroad (which we know you do) that you would like to share, let's put them on the site! That way, our content will always be fresh, providing a wide-range of unique, fun content. In a sense, the blog is simply another format of sharing information about the company's mission through constant updates covering everything from staff news, alumni news, company news, and anything else anyone would like to see addressed on the site. It is designed for anyone who wants to find out more about the benefits of studying abroad, learning foreign languages, and experiencing cultures other than their own.
For those of you not familiar with us:
Abbey Road was founded by Stanford University alumni and operated by experienced professionals from other top schools such as Harvard, Yale, and NYU, Abbey Road Programs brings together a staff team with more than fifteen years of practice in the fields of international student exchange, travel, and education.
At Abbey Road, we take great pride in our faculty and staff. Our full-time and summer staff directors, coordinators, instructors and resident advisors are experienced, dedicated and caring individuals carefully selected and screened. Many of our summer staff and faculty are talented university professors and instructors, high school teachers, college administrators, and advanced graduate and high qualified college graduates. We maintain a minimum ratio of 1 staff member for every 8 students.
We follow very simple principles:
Immersion, Enrichment and Growth
Our mission is to develop summer immersion programs for high school students that facilitate cross-cultural understanding and enrichment by providing a unique opportunity for: cultural immersion, intensive language study, exposure to new academic subjects, travel excursions, recreational activities, personal growth, and building life-long friendships.
Safety, Organization and Personal Attention
We put a particular emphasis on personal attention, high quality of academic, cultural and recreational programs, strong organization, and above all - safety.
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