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December 7, 2023

A Day in Lucca, Italy

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…
Allie Chatas
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Verto Education
November 29, 2023

Interview with Verto Dean of Students Dr. James Lorello

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…
Allie Chatas
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Verto Education
November 13, 2023

Verto Alumni Series: Where are they Now?

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…
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Arrivals in Buenos Aires
Verto Education
September 26, 2023

How to Book Your Flight

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…
Allie Chatas
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Students in Chinatown in London
Verto Education
July 13, 2023

What Are My Options After High School?

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…
Allie Chatas
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Verto Education
June 8, 2023

Student Visa Guide

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…
Jodi Marcus
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Verto Education
May 18, 2023

Passport 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…
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three students posing for picture on semester abroad
Verto Education
January 5, 2023

Live the Life You Desire and Deserve Abroad

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…
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Verto Education
December 13, 2022

Packing Tips for Buenos Aires, Argentina

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…
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Verto Education
November 18, 2022

Deciding to Study Abroad: Excitement & Homesickness

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…
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Verto Education
September 30, 2022

Student Blog: Creating Community Through Care Team

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.…
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Photo of a world map with dollar bills and other currencies on top. Not sure how to afford study abroad? Here's tips for how to fund your study abroad!
Verto Education
September 9, 2022

How to Fund Your Study Abroad Experience with Verto

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…
Jodi Marcus
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Verto Education
September 5, 2022

Study Abroad Advice From a College Expert

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…
Jodi Marcus
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Verto Education
August 29, 2022

One Week in Argentina

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…
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"I Voted" stickers with American flags. Did you know that you can vote while abroad?!
Verto Education
August 26, 2022

How to Vote While Studying Abroad

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…
Jodi Marcus
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Verto Education
August 25, 2022

Cooking Class in Italy

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…
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Verto Education
August 23, 2022

Meet Your Verto Instructors & Staff

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…
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