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Hey soon-to-be seniors! 🎉 Can you believe it? You're about to step into the final year of high school. We’ve all been there, and we know how stressful senior year can be—balancing classes, extracurriculars, college applications, and trying to enjoy your last year with friends. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back! Here are some…

Blog by Charlotte Andrews Verto Community Intern   Your Verto experience is an incredible time filled with new adventures, cultural discoveries, and personal growth. With that growth, comes learning how to make smart budget decisions!  If you’re heading off for your first semester overseas, it’s crucial to understand the expenses that can creep up on…

Guest blog by Charlotte Andrews Community Intern   You come home hungry ready to eat some leftovers after a busy day of class and find that one of your housemates grabbed it. Ugh, so annoying!  Living with roommates is an integral part of being a college student, and let’s face it– for many of us,…

Meet Claire Kibblewhite  At Verto Education, the Program Director is a key member of the on-site experience. Responsible for the day-to day management of all Verto Education programs at each site, the Program Director leads all student support functions, including, housing, health & safety, and Verto study center administration. In this blog post, we interview…

Meet Oscar Ceballos At Verto Education, the Program Director is a key member of the on-site experience. Responsible for the day-to day management of all Verto Education programs at each site, the Program Director leads all student support functions, including, housing, health & safety, and Verto study center administration. In this blog post, we interview…

Meet Octavio di Leo  At Verto Education, the Program Director is a key member of the on-site experience. Responsible for the day-to day management of all Verto Education programs at each site, the Program Director leads all student support functions, including, housing, health & safety, and Verto study center administration. In this blog post, we…

By Matteo Travers, Verto Discovery ManagerYou’ve just joined the Verto Community - congratulations! Your self-discovery doesn’t start once you get on-site; it starts in the months and weeks leading up to your departure. Every action you take to get involved in your community will contribute to you feeling more confident, prepared, and focused for your…

By Matteo Travers, Community ManagerWe interviewed Aurora Till, Verto Alumna (Fiji, Spring 2021 and Florence, Fall 2021) to hear about her life after Verto. Aurora is currently studying at the American University of Rome, one of Verto’s Direct Transfer Partner Colleges.Matteo: Tell me a little bit about your path to Verto. Why did you choose…

By Matteo Travers, Verto Discovery ManagerDon’t wait for this opportunity to join the Fall 2024 Community pass you by - Enroll today and start meeting your community! Verto Education participants– Vertoans as we call ourselves, are some of the brightest students that this world has yet to meet. As we gear up for our largest…

By Neal Crosson, National Admissions ManagerI recently sat down to chat with Ann Stucki, High School College Counselor at Wasatch Academy. Ann, both a college counselor and a parent to a Verto participant, shares her insights on the program's educational and personal growth opportunities. With a rich background in sociocultural studies and extensive travel, Ann…

By Team Verto LondonBuilding rapport with your faculty is an important part of being a responsible college student. Your faculty are there to support your learning and challenge you to transform your way of thinking. But sometimes it can be nerve-wracking to attend Office Hours for the first time. At Verto, we know this- and…

By Matteo Travers, Community ManagerToday I sat down with Dr. James Lorello, Dean of Students at Verto Education. In this interview, James shares his background, student life at Verto, and self-authorship theory. Read on below or watch the recording!Matteo: What’s your background, and what has it been like working at Verto as the Dean of…

By Matteo Travers, Community ManagerFeaturing Tessa Yutzy (Online Fall 2020, Costa Rica Spring 2021, Costa Rica Fall 2021) Today we interviewed Tessa Yutzy! Tessa participated in our virtual semester and then spent 1 year with Verto in Costa Rica. She now studies at Macquarie University, one of Verto’s Partner Colleges, in her last year.Matteo: Tell…

By Stephanie Martinez, Community InternComing off a successful mid-term season, we sat down with Verto Community member Lolade Oyenuga to learn more about her experience studying abroad so far. Originally from Los Angeles, Lola is currently studying in London with Verto Education. She will be attending Baylor University in the Spring as part of Verto's…

By Matteo Travers, Verto Discovery Manager How Pre-Departure Events Can Boost Your Experience! Recently I sat down with two Vertoans, Penelope and Kait, who are currently onsite in Florence. They met during a Pre-Departure event and formed a friendship before even boarding a plane. Their experience adjusting to their new home in Florence was made…