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Welcome to the Summer Program and Teen Travel Blog !
Let me live, love and say it well in good sentences.
SYLVIA PLATH, THE BELL JAR

It is our wish to provide you, our valued readers, with engaging and interesting information about the spectacular world around us, and, hopefully, the words you find here will also inspire you to get out, to learn, to live, and above all else, to travel!

Saint Tropez and Gorges du Verdon

July22 On this day we had a very different schedule than we were used to because it was the weekend. We went to Saint Tropez! We met up with the other part of the Abbey Road group that is staying ...

by Student, Juliana G. , Nice

A Day Well Spent in Granada, Spain

A Day Well Spent in Granada, Spain   How often can you say you’ve skied in the mountains and taken a dip in the ocean in the very same day? If you travel to Granada, Spain then that idea ...

by Staff, Kristen Smith

5 Practical Tips for Finding a College Housing Abroad

Going to college is more than just choosing your course and the university you want to attend. You should also take a look into your housing options if you are studying abroad. For one, it can be ...

Online Learning Takeaways You Can Use As Life Skills

Even though attending school online may not have been your first choice, you’ll gain many virtual learning skills that become useful later in life. Students can utilize these new abilities ...

by Guest Blogger, Ginger Abbot

Exploring Nice, France!

Of all the various travel adventures I’ve embarked on, the most enriching experience was Exploring Nice, France with Abbey Road Programs during the summer! The few weeks that I spent there ...

by Student, Emma R. , Gladwyne, PA

Top 5 Reasons to Return to France

My first trip to France was filled with excitement but it came with its fair share of drama… …My mom was always the person who planned our trips and organized everything that we would ...

by Student, Austin E.

5 Comfort Food Recipes to Make From Your College Dorm

Are you missing your mom’s homemade meatloaf? What about those brownies with gooey frosting? You can’t make those in your dorm — or can you?  These recipes for college students are easy to ...

by Guest Blogger, Ginger Abbot

7 Tips for Managing Stress as an International Student

The ability to manage stress levels is essential for international students.  Language barriers, loneliness, financial challenge, lack of resources to perform academic work, culture shock, and ...

5 European Films You Must-See Before Studying Abroad

Every time I’ll be studying abroad to learn a new language, or before I visit a new place, I make it a point to watch some of the popular, and not so well known, films from the country and ...

by Staff, Jolie Blair , Sun Valley, Idaho

How to Budget for Off-Campus Living When Studying Abroad

Many college and university students look forward to studying in a new country. You get to explore a new culture for a discounted price while continuing your education, but you might not want to ...

by Guest Blogger, Ginger Abbot

The Benefits of Choosing a Homestay

When choosing between different study abroad programs and locations, one of the biggest questions you must ask yourself is, “where will I live?”  As students, often times we get caught up in ...

by Staff, Monet Timmons

5 Versatile Degrees That Can Help You Decide What to Major In

Choosing what to major in can be a daunting task, and it may be even more stressful than selecting a university or college. Our guide to ‘Finding the Best Fit’ details what you need to keep ...

by Guest Blogger, Lydia White