STUDENT STORIES

By Madison Altenbach, Verto Argentina Spring 2024Hey everyone, this is Madison! To reintroduce myself, I am a two-time Verto alumnus, and I am in my third week of being home after my second semester abroad in Buenos Aires. I wanted to talk about my experience coming home after both semesters and what that was like,…

By Madison Altenbach, Verto Argentina Spring 2024Hey everyone! My name is Madison and I am currently studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina, which is my second semester abroad with Verto! Today I wanted to talk about homesickness, which is what I get asked about the most by people who have never lived abroad before. Graduating…

By Daniel Borge, Student Life Coordinator (SLC) at Verto Education***This is an example of a staff member's experience from Fall 2023. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester.Hello, future globetrotters! As you dive into the thrilling adventure of studying abroad, get ready for a journey that goes beyond academic growth –…

Experience traveling to Lucca from Florence with Fall 2023 participant Luke Berthelot. ***This is an example of a student’s experience from Fall 2023 traveling independently. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester.This past weekend I got the chance to take a day trip from Florence to Lucca! I don't have Friday classes…

Wander through Florence experiencing its culture like a true local with Spring 2022 student Mackenzie Messineo!  ***This is an example of a student’s experience from Spring 2022. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester.   Ciao, my name is Mackenzie Messineo, and I am currently living in Florence, Italy for my…

Learn how to make Costa Rica feel like home with Spring 2022 student Alayia Coleman!  ***This is an example of a student’s experience from Spring 2022. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester.   Heyyyy Everyone! I’m Alayia Coleman and I'm from Lincoln Nebraska. This experience has been a roller coaster…

Prepare for departure on the adventure of a lifetime in Florence with Spring 2022 participant Mackenzie Messineo!  ***This is an example of a student’s experience from Spring 2022. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester. Hello, my name is Mackenzie Messineo and I’m from Long Island, New York. I just finished…

This week, Verto London student Jasmine Tuetkin shares about how her classes and excursions with Verto have exposed her to new perspectives and helped her develop compassion.  *** This is an example of a student's experience from Fall 2021. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester.Tuning back in to put a…

This week, Verto Costa Rica student Mariana Steiner shares her reflections on her 2 semesters traveling with Verto, how it feels to be wrapping up her time abroad, the challenges she's faced, and what she's learned.  *** This is an example of a student's experience from Fall 2021. Specific programming and activities are subject to…

This week, Verto Spain student Kira Goret shares her perspective on cultural differences and the amazing things she's seen in Seville.  *** This is an example of a student's experience from Fall 2021. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester. Cultural differences between every place in the world are evident, but…

Verto Hawaii students are experiencing deep transformation on their semester. This week, Verto student Sophia Famiglietti shares her perspective on personal growth, support, and mentors that inspire you. *** This is an example of a student's experience from Fall 2021. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester. Aloha everyone! Can you…

Where will Verto students study in 2022?! Updated August 15, 2022 Verto is proud to announce 2 new International First Year College Programs for the Fall of 2022. In addition to our existing international programs in London, UK; Florence, Italy; Seville, Spain; and Turrialba, Costa Rica, Verto will launch new programs in Buenos Aires, Argentina…

Dreaming of stunning sights in Seville?! This week, we’re featuring Verto Education Fall Trailblazer Kira Goret! As a Trailblazer, Kira shares stories of her fall semester in Spain. Check out her beautiful narrative and stunning pictures! *** This is an example of a student's experience from Fall 2021. Specific programming and activities are subject to…

Curious about what Verto life in London is like?! This week, we’re featuring Verto Education Trailblazer Noah Jaffe! As a Trailblazer, Noah will share stories of his fall semester in the United Kingdom. Read more to hear all about Noah's dreamy adventures around London! *** This is an example of a student's experience from Fall…

Curious about what Verto life in Costa Rica is like?! This week, we’re featuring Verto Education Trailblazer Shaiel Scotte! As a Trailblazer, Shaiel will share stories of her fall semester in Costa Rica. Here's her dreamy, exciting, and vivid description of her first few weeks in Costa Rica! *** This is an example of a…

Interested in what Verto life in London is like?! This week, we’re featuring Verto Education Trailblazer Katherine DiPaolo! As a Trailblazer, Katherine will share stories of her fall semester in the United Kingdom. Here's her warm, adventurous, and exciting description of her first few weeks in London! *** This is an example of a student's…

Upon receiving my acceptance letter to participate with Verto, my first thought was, “What am I going to pack?!” Being from Cleveland, Ohio, where the only seasons are winter, summer, and construction, I did not feel prepared for a year of tropical weather in Latin America. I can confidently say that I overpacked not only…

For the majority of my life, my diet was simple, noodles with butter and chicken nuggets. My taste buds desired nothing else and I found comfort in the crispness of a perfectly golden nugget. I would soon find that this regular comfort would be considered a rarity in a lot of different parts of the…

Students who participate in a Verto semester become part of the Verto family for life. We love to hear how our alumni are doing and how they have been impacted by their Verto experience, so we sat down with two of our awesome students to catch up. Emma Laredo By the end of her senior…

Nantucket is an island thirty miles out to sea off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The island has a year-round population of roughly twelve thousand people. I was born on this little island and have spent my entire life growing up in this incredibly welcoming and wholesome community. Due to the size of the…