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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…

Thoughts From an Alum Who Did Both!   Verto alum, Marie Foster, shares her take on the differences between her London and Costa Rica experiences with Verto. By Marie Foster:  I spent my year abroad studying in London and Costa Rica. While I absolutely loved and learned from both incredible experiences, Costa Rica and London…

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…