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June 30, 2020

Ask an Expert: How Do I Learn a Second Language?

Fall 2019 students on the Verto Latin America semester compare language learning notes from class in their favorite study spot - the beach! I remember when I first started learning a second language. It was Spanish, and I was a sophomore in high school. As things started to click in place, I realized that Spanish…

Jackie Broussard

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June 22, 2020

Positionality – What is it and how does it affect my semester abroad?

Consider where you come from, what your belief systems are, and how you might grow and change through active listening and understanding of your host culture - it only takes preparation and open-mindedness! A group of Americans excitedly jumps off the back of the pickup truck after experiencing a thrilling ride through the countryside into…

Jackie Broussard

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June 16, 2020

Day in the Life on a Verto Semester: Fiji

Fall 2019 Verto students in Fiji participate in a community celebration in Fiji Whether it’s the shift from lecture-based classrooms to experiential learning, or hearing from locals instead of from a textbook, Verto programs are designed based on the belief that learning should ignite passion and joy. While all this talk of getting college credit…

Jodi Marcus

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Student Stories Verto Education

June 9, 2020

Top Ten Tips for Packing for a Verto Field Semester

Upon receiving my acceptance letter from Verto, my first thought was, “What am I going to pack?!” Being from Cleveland, Ohio, where the only seasons are winter, summer, and construction, I did not feel prepared for a year of tropical weather in Latin America and the South Pacific. I can confidently say that not only…

Jade Wesson, Alumna

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June 9, 2020

Mental Health Advice for Students Planning to Travel Soon (And for Any Graduating Senior)

This is a guest post by Gary Robinson, Verto’s mental health consultant. In addition to working with Verto, Gary is the Director of Counseling at Hartwick College and co-founder of P3 Mental Health Advisors. Connecting with others and sharing experiences are an integral part of a Verto semester, like these students on the South Pacific…

Gary Robinson, Mental Health Consultant

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June 5, 2020

How to Stand Out Using Your Verto Experience on a Resume or in an Interview

Verto students go out of their comfort zones to discover themselves and the world around them, giving them valuable life experience. Here, students in Fiji take a coffee break between classes. If you’ve read our Verto and Employability article, you already know that as a Verto alum, you’ve graduated with some seriously sought-after skills. Even…

Jodi Marcus

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June 2, 2020

A Message from Verto Leadership: Stronger Together

Verto Education was founded on the belief that we can all learn from each other. That everyone benefits from getting out of their comfort zone and having uncomfortable conversations that lead to deeper knowledge and empathy. As a company, we strive to practice what we preach. We are heartbroken as we work to process the…

Mitch Gordon, President

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May 28, 2020

Meet the Students: Introducing Verto Education’s Fall 2020 Class

This September, the Verto Fall 2020 cohorts will start life-changing semesters to change their perspectives, gain clarity on their purpose and earn college credits. We caught up with some of these interesting and ambitious high school graduates to hear more about where they're coming from and what they're looking forward to during their Verto semester(s).…

Madeline Willett, Community Manager

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Student Stories Verto Education

May 12, 2020

Student Stories: The Impact of One Verto Instructor

For the majority of my life, my diet was simple, noodles with butter and chicken nuggets. My taste buds desired nothing else and I found comfort in the crispness of a perfectly golden nugget. I would soon find that this regular comfort would be considered a rarity in a lot of different parts of the…

Jade Wesson, Alumna

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May 5, 2020

Why a Semester with Verto Will Make You More Employable

Independence, cultural competence, courage… we’ve all heard about the benefits of spending time abroad. Yes, these are excellent personal traits, but will they actually help you achieve your post-graduation goals? In an increasingly competitive job market, it makes sense to wonder about whether study abroad is a worthwhile investment in your future. The awesome news:…

Jodi Marcus

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