Emily
Kissenberth, a New Jersey native and alum of the Florence Art 2009 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...
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...