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This guide was last updated in February 2026 in preparation for Fall 2026. 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…

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 Study Abroad Scholarships & Grants 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…

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…

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…