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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…

By Stephanie Martinez, Community InternComing off a successful mid-term season, we sat down with Verto Community member Lolade Oyenuga to learn more about her experience studying abroad so far. Originally from Los Angeles, Lola is currently studying in London with Verto Education. She will be attending Baylor University in the Spring as part of Verto's…

By Matteo Travers, Verto Discovery Manager How Pre-Departure Events Can Boost Your Experience! Recently I sat down with two Vertoans, Penelope and Kait, who are currently onsite in Florence. They met during a Pre-Departure event and formed a friendship before even boarding a plane. Their experience adjusting to their new home in Florence was made…

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 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…

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 what…

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…