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Study Abroad: How to Find a Place of Worship Verto Education is a community where students of all backgrounds can thrive, including students who observe a faith or spirituality. As you adjust to your new community during your experience with Verto, you may want to connect with people of the same faith. So how do…

Learn how to prepare for your year abroad 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. Hello students, my name is Mackenzie Messineo. I just finished my year abroad in London and Florence with Verto.…

Pre-Departure Guide: First-Generation Students Whether you are a prospective participant, already enrolled, or a Verto alumni – we are thrilled to have you in the Verto Community! At Verto, we are committed to fostering community and embracing diversity in all of our locations – we value and welcome you for exactly the person that you…

Your London Travel Guide We know that settling into a new city can be difficult, especially if you’re a student. To make things a little easier, we’ve gathered together the best advice for getting the most out of your study abroad in London. In this London travel guide, you’ll find advice on how to get…

The Alumni Leader Award  is given to 5 Verto alumni per semester who demonstrate global leadership in their studies and/or their extracurricular pursuits. Students who get this award receive $500 and an opportunity to engage mentors within the Verto network to help them pursue an academic or extracurricular project related to a global issue. Sadiq…

Study Abroad & LGBTQIA+ Identity Whether you are a prospective participant, already enrolled, or a Verto alumni – we are thrilled to have you in the Verto Community! At Verto, we are committed to fostering community and embracing diversity in all of our locations – we value and welcome you for exactly the person that you…

Your LGBTQ+ Florence Travel Guide Florence is one of the most popular destinations for students (and LGBTQ+ students!) studying abroad, and it’s easy to see why. One of Italy’s cultural hubs, it’s filled with museums and galleries containing Rennaisance masterpieces, cafes and restaurants with tables that spill into the streets and piazzas, and architecture that…

One of the unique offerings of Verto Seville is the opportunity to stay with a host family on your semester abroad. Sevillian families are known for welcoming international students into their homes, and a homestay experience is one that you’ll never forget. Here are the top 10 reasons to live with a host family in…

Take a deep dive into the colorful culture of Seville with Student Life Coordinator Samantha Wasek!  ***This is an example of an SLC's experience from Spring 2022. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester.   I’m Samantha, one of your SLCs in Seville, and I’ll be here when you arrive to help…

Your Guide to Florence We know that settling into a new city can be difficult, especially if you’re a student. That’s why we’ve brought together some serious tips for getting the most out of your study abroad in Florence. In this travel guide to Florence, Italy, you’ll find advice on how to get the most…