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April 8, 2022

Student Blog: Living in Italy

Experience the rich cultural heritage of Florence 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. It is crazy to think that two months ago I was working my many jobs all across Dallas, Texas. Now,…
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Verto Education
March 22, 2022

London LGBTQ+ Students’ Guide

When you think about the LGBTQ+ scene in London, you probably envision the massive annual events that flood the streets, squares, and sometimes entire neighborhoods with cheering crowds. There’s Pride in London, which draws more than a million people for a parade that completely closes down historic Oxford Street. Then there’s UK Black Pride, which…
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Verto Education
March 18, 2022

Student Blog: Adapting to Different Cultures

Immerse yourself in a whole new culture with Seville+London 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. Inevitably, a big part of your experience at Verto will be immersing yourself in a new culture. While of course, this…
Samantha Nani
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Verto Education
March 14, 2022

How to Find a Place of Worship in Seville, Spain

When it comes to religion, Seville has a fascinating history. Catholicism is the dominant religion in Spain today, but large portions of the country, including Seville, were under Islamic rule for hundreds of years during the medieval period. You can still see this influence in the city’s famous architecture.  If you’re studying abroad in Seville,…
Samantha Nani
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Photo: Florence Italy by Clay Banks via Unsplash
Student StoriesVerto Education
March 11, 2022

Student Blog: Becoming a Local in Florence

Wander through Florence experiencing its culture like a true local 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.   Ciao, my name is Mackenzie Messineo, and I am currently living in Florence, Italy for my…
Samantha Nani
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Verto Education
March 10, 2022

Students’ Guide to Prague, Czech Republic

“The Golden City,” “The Heart of Europe,” “The City of a Hundred Spires,” “The Rome of the North.” These are just a handful of the many nicknames  the city has received, and they speak to the beauty of this incredible city.  Rich with history, Prague is renowned for its elegant architecture, cozy feel, and uniquely…
Samantha Nani
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Photo: People crossing street in Buenos Aires in front of beautiful white and beige architecture, one of the many sites you'll see when you study abroad in buenos aires.
Verto Education
March 4, 2022

Students’ Guide to Buenos Aires, Argentina

With a lively café culture, a famous cuisine, gorgeous architecture, and wide, tree-filled avenues leading to breathtaking, Belle Époque parks, it’s no wonder Buenos Aires is one of the most popular destinations for study abroad in the world.  In this guide, you’ll find advice on how to get the most bang for your buck when…
Samantha Nani
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Student StoriesVerto Education
February 18, 2022

Student Blog: My Start

Learn how to make Costa Rica feel like home 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.   Heyyyy Everyone! I’m Alayia Coleman and I'm from Lincoln Nebraska. This experience has been a roller coaster…
Samantha Nani
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Student StoriesVerto Education
February 11, 2022

Participant Blog: My Journey in Florence

Prepare for departure on the adventure of a lifetime in Florence with Spring 2022 participant 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, my name is Mackenzie Messineo and I’m from Long Island, New York. I just finished…
Samantha Nani
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Verto Education
February 11, 2022

Participant Blog: Packing, I know Better This Time

Learn all about packing do's and don'ts for London with Spring 2022 participant 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. Packing for a trip across the world can be an overwhelming task, packing for a move across the…
Samantha Nani
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Verto Education
February 11, 2022

Participant Blog: Grocery Shopping

Explore grocery shopping in London with Spring 2022 participant 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.One thing that might seem really simple but can turn into a bit of a disaster is, drumroll……Grocery Shopping! One new reality about…
Samantha Nani
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Verto Education
February 11, 2022

Participant Blog: Most Endearing Challenge

Thanks to current Spring 2022 Costa Rica participant, Srijana Sapkota for contributing this post! Read along to experience her Pura Vida moments!  ***This is an example of a student’s experience from Spring 2022. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester.Being raised for all my life amidst tall skyscrapers, cramped streets and…
Samantha Nani
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Verto Education
February 9, 2022

Participant Blog: Respecting Other Cultures

This week, Verto London participant Allie Aron shares how her year abroad with Verto has exposed her to new perspectives and helped her become a global citizen. ***This is an example of a student’s experience from Spring 2022. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester.   While studying abroad with Verto…
Samantha Nani
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Verto Education
January 26, 2022

Students’ Guide to Seville, Spain

Where to Get the Best Instagram Post Taking plenty of gorgeous pics is one of the best parts of studying abroad — and one of the cheapest ways to snag an awesome souvenir. To keep your friends and family back home up to date on your international experience, we’ve compiled some awesome destinations where you…
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Verto Education
January 24, 2022

Spring 2022 Faculty Highlight

Dr. Miguel de Lucas - International Relations Professor, Spain Someone wiser and smarter than me wrote once: a good teacher is not the person who tells you what to do, but the person who shows you where to look. Each academic year, I end up learning that far more important than what a course covers…
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Photo: Students in outdoor class in Costa Rica
Verto Education
January 24, 2022

Verto Education Announces Spring 2022 Class

Verto Education marks its largest academic cycle yet, with nearly 800 students participating in the first-semester or first-year college experience at one of our locations around the world. A Note from Mitch Gordon, President and Co-Founder of Verto Education Today is an exciting day - today we officially mark the start of the Spring semester…
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Student StoriesVerto Education
November 21, 2021

Student Blog: Transformation from Hawaii

Verto Hawaii students are experiencing deep transformation on their semester. This week, Verto student Sophia Famiglietti shares her perspective on personal growth, support, and mentors that inspire you. *** This is an example of a student's experience from Fall 2021. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester. Aloha everyone! Can you…
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