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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 a Spring 2022 London student.  ***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 a Spring 2022 student.  ***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, or…

Master the art of time management with the help of a Spring 2022 student. ***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 to remember…

Determine whether a Verto experience is right for you with the help of a Spring 2022 student.  ***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 be…

We’re delighted to announce that in July 2022, Verto Education joined the growing movement of more than 4,000 Certified B Corporations. Verto’s certification places us among the ranks of B Corp leaders from 150 industries, across 77 countries, including companies like Patagonia, Coursera, Warby Parker, and Ben & Jerry’s. What is a B Corp? How…

Get an overview of Verto's immersive course structure from a Spring 2022 student.  ***This is an example of a student’s experience from Spring 2022. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester. Class on your semester will not just be an introductory college course but an immersive experience in your given location.…

Learn about how a Verto semester will impact your future with a Spring 2022 student.  ***This is an example of a student’s experience from Spring 2022. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester.   I know we’re all supposed to live in the present. Focus on experiences rather than plans etc.…

Plan your own cultural immersion experience with advice from a Spring 2022 student.  ***This is an example of a student’s experience from Spring 2022. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester.   Of course, choosing Verto means traveling to an awesome international location (or two) of your choosing. But, once you’re…

Pre-Departure Guide: Race and Ethnicity Abroad Whether you are a prospective participant, already enrolled, or a Verto alumni – we are thrilled to have you in the Verto Community! At Verto, we are committed to fostering community and embracing diversity in all of our locations – we value and welcome you for exactly the person…

Study Abroad: How to Find a Place of Worship Verto Education is a community where students of all backgrounds can thrive, including students who observe a faith or spirituality. As you adjust to your new community during your experience with Verto, you may want to connect with people of the same faith. So how do…

Learn how to prepare for your year abroad 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. Hello students, my name is Mackenzie Messineo. I just finished my year abroad in London and Florence with Verto.…

Pre-Departure Guide: First-Generation Students Whether you are a prospective participant, already enrolled, or a Verto alumni – we are thrilled to have you in the Verto Community! At Verto, we are committed to fostering community and embracing diversity in all of our locations – we value and welcome you for exactly the person that you…

Your London Travel Guide We know that settling into a new city can be difficult, especially if you’re a student. To make things a little easier, we’ve gathered together the best advice for getting the most out of your study abroad in London. In this London travel guide, you’ll find advice on how to get…

The Alumni Leader Award  is given to 5 Verto alumni per semester who demonstrate global leadership in their studies and/or their extracurricular pursuits. Students who get this award receive $500 and an opportunity to engage mentors within the Verto network to help them pursue an academic or extracurricular project related to a global issue. Sadiq…

Study Abroad & LGBTQIA+ Identity Whether you are a prospective participant, already enrolled, or a Verto alumni – we are thrilled to have you in the Verto Community! At Verto, we are committed to fostering community and embracing diversity in all of our locations – we value and welcome you for exactly the person that you…

Your LGBTQ+ Florence Travel Guide Florence is one of the most popular destinations for students (and LGBTQ+ students!) studying abroad, and it’s easy to see why. One of Italy’s cultural hubs, it’s filled with museums and galleries containing Rennaisance masterpieces, cafes and restaurants with tables that spill into the streets and piazzas, and architecture that…

One of the unique offerings of Verto Seville is the opportunity to stay with a host family on your semester abroad. Sevillian families are known for welcoming international students into their homes, and a homestay experience is one that you’ll never forget. Here are the top 10 reasons to live with a host family in…