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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…

This guide was last updated in September 2023 in preparation for the Spring 2024 semester. Please check with your Student Onboarding Advisor or consult the information in the Student Portal to confirm your specific requirements. If you are attending a Verto Abroad Experience and booking your flight, this guide is for you! Getting ready to…

Discover post-high school paths: college, work, gap year, or Verto Education. Find the route that aligns with your aspirations and goals. Are you soon to be a high school graduate? Congratulations! Now, it's time to address the question that every friend and family member has probably been asking you: What's next? Don't worry if you're…

This guide was last updated in April 2025 in preparation for Fall 2025. Please check with your Student Onboarding Advisor or consult the information on the Location Resources page to confirm your specific requirements. If you are attending a Verto Abroad Experience and need to acquire a student visa for your location, this guide is…

If you have never had a U.S. passport before, or if you have to renew a U.S. passport, this guide is for you! Quick Snapshot Costs $165 - $245 for a passport Schedule your passport appointment asap Prepare documents required and fill out your application Apply in-person at a passport facility Wait 7-13 weeks to…

Spread your wings and live the life you desire with Costa Rica Fall 2022 student Addy Hollis. ***This is an example of a student’s experience from Fall 2022. Specific programming and activities are subject to change by semester. Deciding to start my first semester of college abroad with Verto Education in Costa Rica was one of the…

Get semester abroad packing tips from tried and true expert, Buenos Aires Fall 2022 student Connor Fox-Moore. ***This is an example of a student’s experience from Fall 2022. Specific programming and activities are subject to change by semester. If any of you are like me and have browsed countless travel blog websites to figure out what…

Gain an honest perspective of growing pains associated with deciding to study abroad from Buenos Aires Fall 2022 student Connor Fox-Moore. ***This is an example of a student’s experience from Fall 2022. Specific programming and activities are subject to change by semester.   Pre Departure Deciding to study abroad for my first year of college…

Learn about Verto's Costa Rica student care teams with Fall 2022 student Keri Henry. ***This is an example of a student’s experience from Fall 2022. Specific programming and activities are subject to change by semester.   Finding community can be challenging for anyone, especially when you’re entering a completely new environment surrounded by new people.…

Are you pumped about studying abroad with Verto but not sure how to make it work financially?  If you’ve already applied for Verto’s Grants & Scholarships and are still looking for additional funding ideas, this blog is for you.  Luckily, there are loads of options out there that can help you afford a life-changing study…

How to Make the Most of Your Experience   Guest author, Seph Anderson, is the creator of the viral TikTok account College Freshman Focus and an expert in helping college students realize and achieve their wildest dreams. By Seph Anderson Why did you decide to participate in a first-year program abroad? Really think about that…

My name is Daniel Marion, and I’m Verto’s Enrollment Operations Manager. Once upon a time, I was a college study abroad student in Havana, Cuba. Through studying abroad, I experienced 3 of the most fun and impactful months of my life. I went from not understanding anyone in the streets to speaking fluent Spanish. I…

Your Guide to Absentee Ballots Special thanks to Fall 2022 student Anna McClellan for this guest feature on absentee ballots and voting while abroad! By Anna McClellan:  Ok, going abroad is a big deal, and there’s a ton of things you need to do before you leave. You have to make sure you have your…