Abbey Road Programs

I just wanted to tell you how wonderful Caroline's experience was this summer in Cádiz. She quickly developed a warm relationship with her homestay family, the Menacho's. I was traveling in Spain as well, this summer, and I went down to Cádiz for an evening to see Caroline and meet the host family. They were most lovely and hospitable (and tolerant of my limited Spanish!). We took them out for dinner, and loved being in their company. Caroline enjoyed her Spanish classes, and in particular, had great fun in the afternoon salsa class. She also developed an appreciation for the city of Cádiz, and loved the sense that at the end of the 3 weeks, she had really come to know a new place well. Thank you so much for putting together such a great combination of people, and activities.

Thanks for giving Lauren such a wonderful opportunity this summer. She blossomed in so many ways as a result of the program and returned so much more self-assured. I think the experience of living in an apartment and having to take care of it, and herself, was great preparation for college and independent living ... and proved to her that she is very ready to make that leap! I know she thoroughly enjoyed the academic aspects of the program and learned a lot. I know the excursions to Lucca were a highlight of her trip ... and she now can't wait to go back to Florence again.

Jessica phones us frequently and is thrilled with the Florence program. She loves everything and everybody. She has done community service summers in [the past], but she says this program surpasses anything she has ever done. You have created a wonderful environment for a teen to say: 'This group is the best.' Thank you!