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March 22, 2022

London LGBTQ+ Students’ Guide

When you think about the LGBTQ+ scene in London, you probably envision the massive annual events that flood the streets, squares, and sometimes entire neighborhoods with cheering crowds. There’s Pride in London, which draws more than a million people for a parade that completely closes down historic Oxford Street. Then there’s UK Black Pride, which…
Verto Education
March 18, 2022

Student Blog: Adapting to Different Cultures

Immerse yourself in a whole new culture with a Seville+London student!  ***This is an example of a student’s experience from Spring 2022. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester. Inevitably, a big part of your experience at Verto will be immersing yourself in a new culture. While of course, this is…
Verto Education
March 14, 2022

How to Find a Place of Worship in Seville, Spain

When it comes to religion, Seville has a fascinating history. Catholicism is the dominant religion in Spain today, but large portions of the country, including Seville, were under Islamic rule for hundreds of years during the medieval period. You can still see this influence in the city’s famous architecture.  If you’re studying abroad in Seville,…
Verto Education
March 10, 2022

Students’ Guide to Prague, Czech Republic

“The Golden City,” “The Heart of Europe,” “The City of a Hundred Spires,” “The Rome of the North.” These are just a handful of the many nicknames  the city has received, and they speak to the beauty of this incredible city.  Rich with history, Prague is renowned for its elegant architecture, cozy feel, and uniquely…
Photo: People crossing street in Buenos Aires in front of beautiful white and beige architecture, one of the many sites you'll see when you study abroad in buenos aires.
Verto Education
March 4, 2022

Students’ Guide to Buenos Aires, Argentina

With a lively café culture, a famous cuisine, gorgeous architecture, and wide, tree-filled avenues leading to breathtaking, Belle Époque parks, it’s no wonder Buenos Aires is one of the most popular destinations for study abroad in the world.  In this guide, you’ll find advice on how to get the most bang for your buck when…
Student StoriesVerto Education
February 18, 2022

Student Blog: My Start

Learn how to make Costa Rica feel like home with Spring 2022 student Alayia Coleman!  ***This is an example of a student’s experience from Spring 2022. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester.   Heyyyy Everyone! I’m Alayia Coleman and I'm from Lincoln Nebraska. This experience has been a roller coaster…
Student StoriesVerto Education
February 11, 2022

Participant Blog: My Journey in Florence

Prepare for departure on the adventure of a lifetime in Florence with Spring 2022 participant 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, my name is Mackenzie Messineo and I’m from Long Island, New York. I just finished…
Verto Education
February 11, 2022

Participant Blog: Packing, I know Better This Time

Learn all about packing do's and don'ts for London with a Spring 2022 participant!  ***This is an example of a student’s experience from Spring 2022. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester. Packing for a trip across the world can be an overwhelming task, packing for a move across the world…
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Verto Education
February 11, 2022

Participant Blog: Grocery Shopping

Explore grocery shopping in London with a  Spring 2022 participant!  ***This is an example of a student’s experience from Spring 2022. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester.One thing that might seem really simple but can turn into a bit of a disaster is, drumroll……Grocery Shopping! One new reality about living…