Student Stories

By Kaitlyn Sabanero (Fall 2023, Florence | Spring 2024, Seville | Fall 2024, Florence) Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester. My name is Kaitlyn Sabanero, and over the past 3 semesters, I’ve had the privilege to live, learn, and grow abroad in Italy and Spain with Verto Education. Each chapter…

By Madison Altenbach, Verto Argentina Spring 2024Hey everyone, this is Madison! To reintroduce myself, I am a two-time Verto alumnus, and I am in my third week of being home after my second semester abroad in Buenos Aires. I wanted to talk about my experience coming home after both semesters and what that was like,…

By Madison Altenbach, Verto Argentina Spring 2024Hey everyone! My name is Madison and I am currently studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina, which is my second semester abroad with Verto! Today I wanted to talk about homesickness, which is what I get asked about the most by people who have never lived abroad before. Graduating…

By Daniel Borge, Student Life Coordinator (SLC) at Verto Education***This is an example of a staff member's experience from Fall 2023. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester.Hello, future globetrotters! As you dive into the thrilling adventure of studying abroad, get ready for a journey that goes beyond academic growth –…

Experience traveling to Lucca from Florence with Fall 2023 participant Luke Berthelot. ***This is an example of a student’s experience from Fall 2023 traveling independently. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester.This past weekend I got the chance to take a day trip from Florence to Lucca! I don't have Friday classes…

Wander through Florence experiencing its culture like a true local 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.   Ciao, my name is Mackenzie Messineo, and I am currently living in Florence, Italy for my…

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…

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…

This week, Verto London student Jasmine Tuetkin shares about how her classes and excursions with Verto have exposed her to new perspectives and helped her develop compassion.  *** This is an example of a student's experience from Fall 2021. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester.Tuning back in to put a…

This week, Verto Costa Rica student Mariana Steiner shares her reflections on her 2 semesters traveling with Verto, how it feels to be wrapping up her time abroad, the challenges she's faced, and what she's learned.  *** This is an example of a student's experience from Fall 2021. Specific programming and activities are subject to…