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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 2024 in preparation for the Fall 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 need to acquire a student visa for your location, this guide…

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…

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…

Experience the fine art of preparing authentic Italian cuisine with Spring 2022 student Emily Wange.  ***This is an example of a student’s experience from Spring 2022. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester. Something that's helped me become immersed in the culture in Florence has been attending the events planned by…

This month, Verto participants embark on a life-changing first year experience where they will spend the next semester exploring, creating, and learning about the world with our amazing Instructors and Care Teams. Who are these phenomenal world travelers and mentors our students will be spending the next few months with? Get to know the Fall…

Get nostalgic about your travel adventures 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.   Hey everyone, it’s Alayia and I am back once more!!! It’s sad to say that this semester has flown by…

What it's like being unsure what to major in, and how to find your path with Spring 2022 student Talaith Campbell.  ***This is an example of a student’s experience from Spring 2022. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester.   If this sounds like you, maybe maybe even right before your…

Figure out the best location for you and how to afford your trip with Spring 2022 student Talaith Campbell.  ***This is an example of a student’s experience from Spring 2022. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester.   So, you’ve arrived at your Verto Europe semester. Maybe you’re in Prague, Florence,…

Master the art of time management with the help of Spring 2022 student Talaith Campbell. ***This is an example of a student’s experience from Spring 2022. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester.   While a Verto semester is certainly about exploring a new environment and meeting new people, it’s important…

Determine whether a Verto experience is right for you with the help of Spring 2022 student Talaith Campbell.  ***This is an example of a student’s experience from Spring 2022. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester.   When applying to Verto, you might have questions about whether or not it will…