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Abbey Road Programs Grows Despite Tough Economy Families Are Investing In Student Travel
“In an economy like this, families are working hard to save money,” said 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. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Established in 2000 by Stanford University alumni, Abbey Road offers summer immersion programs for high school students in the United States, Italy, Spain, France, Greece and Canada. Abbey Road programs 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. www.goabbeyroad.com |
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