Verto Education

By Matteo Travers, Verto Discovery ManagerDon’t wait for this opportunity to join the Fall 2024 Community pass you by - Enroll today and start meeting your community! Verto Education participants– Vertoans as we call ourselves, are some of the brightest students that this world has yet to meet. As we gear up for our largest…

By Neal Crosson, National Admissions ManagerI recently sat down to chat with Ann Stucki, High School College Counselor at Wasatch Academy. Ann, both a college counselor and a parent to a Verto participant, shares her insights on the program's educational and personal growth opportunities. With a rich background in sociocultural studies and extensive travel, Ann…

By Team Verto LondonBuilding rapport with your faculty is an important part of being a responsible college student. Your faculty are there to support your learning and challenge you to transform your way of thinking. But sometimes it can be nerve-wracking to attend Office Hours for the first time. At Verto, we know this- and…

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…

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…