The American Experience 1 & 2
USA Summer Program on English & American Culture
Program Overview
Itinerary:
Boston, New York and Washington DC
Dates:
Session 1: July 1 - July 22, 2008
Session 2: July 24 - August 14, 2008
Key Excursions:
Salem, Liberty Island, Atlantic City
Focus:
English immersion and American culture
Housing:
Hotels, Residence
Ages:
14-18
The American Experience is a summer program for European and international students, ages 14-18, who wish to come to the United States for English language immersion as well as to learn about American culture. The program is three weeks long and takes students to Boston, New York and Washington DC.
This English immersion program in the USA combines two advantages: a pre-college experience where our students live with a group of peers and a language immersion experience facilitated by the Abbey Road faculty. Students should have at least one year of English.
Program Itinerary
Week 1: Boston, Massachusetts
The first part of the program begins in Boston, birthplace of the American Revolution. More than 20% of Boston's population are students -- the largest concentration in the U.S. Boston's universities are among the finest in the world -- including Harvard, MIT and Wellesley.
Week 2: New York City, New York
Our students will enjoy an incredible week in New York City, the country's economic and cultural capital. Always at the forefront of culture and style, New York is a truly exciting and cosmopolitan experience.
Week 3: Washington, DC
The nation's capital welcomes our students for the final week of the American Experience. Washington DC is famous for its incredible monuments and museums -- including The Capitol, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Supreme Court, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The Smithsonian Museum, National Gallery of Art, the Holocaust Museum and more. In addition to its intellectual, historical and political persona, Washington DC also possesses a very friendly and beautiful side with vast outdoor parks, student-friendly neighborhoods and numerous street cafés.
Academics
The English language workshops are taught by Abbey Road faculty; the curriculum combines classroom instruction, experiential learning and daily practice. Students study with experienced teachers, in small group settings, and have opportunities for individual tutoring by Abbey Road staff.
The American Experience program will also offer bi-weekly workshops and seminars on such subjects as film, theater, American music, photography, drawing, art history, and American cuisine, based in large part on the interests of the students.
Residence
The language courses are complemented by the residential immersion experience. Abbey Road students and staff live together in program residences. Students will learn how to live with a group of peers, sharing daily responsibilities in preparation for a successful college experience. Typically, students will share double or triple rooms with other students of the same gender.
This residential immersion program on the East Coast encourages and facilitates the use of English through daily interaction, formal and informal workshops, and activities and excursions. All of the Abbey Road faculty and staff who live with the students are fluent in English and many are native speakers. They encourage our students to speak English at all times. Importantly, the key to success in an immersion program is the student's own motivation and effort.
Daily Schedule
During the week, students will start a typical day with an English workshop. After lunch, all students and staff assemble for the daily group meeting. In the afternoons and evenings, students choose from a variety of social, recreational, and artistic activities: sports (such as baseball, basketball and swimming), excursions to local sites and museums, concerts and performances, shopping, nature walks, conversation at outdoor cafés and restaurants, and dancing.
In addition to planned activities with the Abbey Road group, students will have plenty of free time to pursue personal interests, make friends and explore the town. We strive to maintain a perfect balance between structured activities and free time. While we give our students this privilege, we expect them to adhere to the program rules and safety guidelines, especially the policies on alcohol and curfew, and generally to uphold our standards of responsibility, maturity, and respect.
Excursions
Students go on day-trips to some of the most beautiful and historic sites of the eastern United States. In the quaint New England town of Salem, students will learn about the Salem Witch Hunt Trials made famous by the book and movie “The Crucible.” A trip to Liberty Island to see the Statue of Liberty is always a highlight of the trip while in New York and students will also spend time on the famous beach boardwalk of Atlantic City while enjoying a day at the beach.
Program Fee & What's Included
Our program fee is all-inclusive: it includes all travel extensions, trips and excursions, tuition, lodging and insurance, and much more. There are no hidden fees, extra costs or surprises. We encourage you to compare our program fee to other programs and see what they include.
The program fee for The American Experience program is:
Program Fee
Airfare
American Experience:
2.475 €
685 €
The fee covers everything except personal expenses, such as shopping, eating out by choice, taking taxis, or certain optional activities going beyond the planned program. Specifically, the fee includes:
Round-trip group airfare from Paris to the U.S.
All regional travel costs: air, bus and train
Tuition, graduation certificate, and academic credit (varies by program)
Workshops and individual tutoring
Room and board (student residence; all meals included)
All pre-planned group excursions and activities, including tickets, passes, meals and transport
All regional day trips and travel extension (including lodging, meals, group activities and transport)
Travel, accident, and medical insurance for the full period of the program
For any questions regarding the program fee, deposits and payment schedule, or cancellations and refunds, please email usa@goabbeyroad.com.
How to Apply for the Program
Please complete the short online USA Inquiry Form, and we will mail you our USA programs brochure and send you an email with more information about the program.
If you have any special questions about the program or need assistance with the application process, please call our France office at +33 6 33 51 05 64 or our California office at 1-310-276-1745, or email us at usa@goabbeyroad.com.
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