Beat the Heat!

Temperatures hit 90 degrees this week, but did that stop Abbey Road? Of course not!

Evan, our Harvard Grad Teacher, gives tips and answers our questions about  the college admission process

Students meet Evan for our private tour of Harvard's campus

Harvard's campus is truely picturesque 

Look at the view from the top of the Science Obervatory!

The students were mesmerized by the beautiful view 

We got to see Harvard's famous library!

Students relax after a long day at Harvard

And the last week begins...

It's only Monday, but already we've been oh so busy!

                                  Another Ted talk about the Bermuda Triangle from Oriol

Everyone was in awe of the view from Suffolk University's dormitory

Alex C. and Tim look like authentic Suffolk University students on our tour this morning

But no matter how busy we get, there's always time for fun!

Tim, Sebastian, Daniel O., and Oriol look on as Daniel C. and Alex fight for the ball

Tim makes an impressive pass!

Ted Talks

Ted is an international conference in which speakers come from all over the world to share new ideas, discoveries, and inventions.This past week, some of the students had a chance to write and perform their very own Ted Talks.  Students were responsible for researching information on a subject of their choosing, preparing a slide show, and presenting the project to thier classmates. Not only did students work on their research and verbal presentation skills, but we all learned a thing or two about some really interesting topics!

                                           Adam gives a talk about Hong Kong

                                         Daniel C. gives a talk about bioengineering

Daniel O. gives a talk about ants and the incredible creatures they are!

Tim gives a talk about Elon Musk and the future of transportation

Kori, Jon, Alex, Sebastian, and Sophie busy at work!

Candice, a student from China, gives a talk about overcoming language barriers with

 non-verbal communication

Weekend Fun!

This weekend was filled with lots of fun adventures. We kicked it off with tours of Boston College and Lesley University on Friday. Saturday brought a trip to Fenway Park where some students experienced their first baseball game! On Sunday's agenda was The Boston Duck Tour (a boat that goes on land and sea) and a trip to the Museum of Fine Arts. Students enjoyed having some down time after a week of challenging classes - and with all the hard work they've been doing, they earned it!

                                      A parade in China Town to celebrate the weekend

Boston College's very own caslte was picture perfect!

Sophie couldn't resist snapping a picture...

Neither could Sarah and Julia!

The Red Sox vs. The Tigers at Fenway Park

The Sox lost, but we were still all smiles

Hmmm, who will win this staring contest?

Sebastian is getting in touch with his artisitc side

Alex can't seem to figure this one out...-

The museum tired the boys out!

View of the Boston skyline from our Duck Tour

Tim gives the Duck tour a thumbs up with friends Daniel C., Adam and Daniel O.

Daniel Photobombed Candice and Kori's picture

Exploring Boston

In addition to taking SAT, ACT, and college prep courses, students have the oppurtunity to explore the city. We visit colleges, go site seeing, and experience Boston culture. Just this week students have toured the campuses of Northeastern and Brandeis University, seen a professional Shakespeare production, and tried some authentic Boston cuisine!

Waiting for King Lear to start!

Boston's very own castle, built in 1891!

Students take the train on their way to Brandeis University

Tim shows off his skating skills in Boston Commons 

Start to Session 3...

Students moved into Emerson College for Session 3 this past Sunday. We have 16 students from 9 different countries - roaming the halls of floor 14 is like taking a trip around the world! Everyone was thrilled to see their rooms, and excited to meet their suitemates. The air was filled with anticipation and intrigue as students got to know one another and swapped strories about their home countries. Everyone was busy unpacking and getting settled. By the end of the day we were all prepared to take on the next two weeks of rigorous college prep courses. It won't be easy, but we are all determined, focused and ready!
                                         

Look at that beautiful view from our dorms!

                                            

Students have fun getting to know one another on their first night

"Why Boston?"

Today our Abbey Roader's were given a fun activity to help them think about questions such as "why Boston?" or "why this college?" In order to get the creative juices flowing, students were challenged to an eight item scavenger hunt in the area around Emerson College. Students' were asked to go to a book store, historical monuments, and even a clothing store! After the scavenger hunt students wrote a reflection on what makes Boston unique and a great place to attend college. They then took that information and applied it to one of the colleges we have visited and thought closely about why they want to attend that school.

Below find some of the students' photos and a video from the hunt!

Oriol and Sara at Brattle Books!

Alana enjoying a novel.

At the State House!

Strike a pose!

Candice and Washington

Mone and the Swan Boats in the Public Garden!

Very studious.

Paul Revere's statue in the North End

Fabulous!

The next stars of "Swan Lake"

Being "fancy"

Tim was the only student to complete the challenge of "quacking" at the duck statues!