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Verto Education invites student submissions to the Fall 2026 Global Student Symposium. The Symposium gives participants across all Verto locations a formal venue to present original work developed inside or outside of their coursework with a focus on: research, creative work, community engagement, or an entrepreneurial idea.  Each submission is built around three questions: what…

By Rebecca Liebeskind, Associate Director of Holistic Success at Verto EducationAs students move into the middle of the semester, their experience abroad begins to shift. What once felt new becomes familiar, creating space for deeper academic focus, personal growth, and greater independence.Dear Verto Education Families, As we move into the middle period of your student’s…

By Rebecca Liebeskind, Associate Director of Holistic Success at Verto EducationThe transition into first year study abroad doesn’t end after arrival week. As students settle into routines, academic rigor, and community life, new layers of growth begin to emerge. This month’s Discovery Zone Digest highlights what this phase means and how families can best support…

By Mitch Gordon, President and Co-Founder Verto Education begins this semester with more than 400 students who will participate in a transformative college abroad experience at one of Verto’s five locations around the world!Dear Verto Community, We’re thrilled to continue celebrating a historic year for our community. After our largest-ever Fall semester, we are proud…

By Rebecca Liebeskind, Associate Director of Holistic Success at Verto EducationAs your student begins their semester with Verto Education, many families will find themselves at a familiar but still meaningful moment. For some, this is their student’s first post‑high school semester; for others, it’s a second or third term abroad.Whichever it is, transitions do not…

A Step-by-Step Guide to Studying Abroad, Earning Credit, and Exploring the World With Verto “What are you doing next year?” “Where are you going to college?” “What do you want to do when you graduate?” If you’re a high school senior trying to figure out what comes next, it can feel like everyone expects you…

The following updates reflect student experiences during the Fall 2025 semester and are subject to change in future terms.As finals approach and the fall semester winds down, Verto students across Buenos Aires, Florence, London, Prague, and Seville are savoring the last weeks of their global journeys. November has brought a rich mix of academic discovery,…

The following updates reflect student experiences during the Fall 2025 semester and are subject to change in future terms.As we move into the heart of the Fall 2025 semester, Verto students across our five global locations — Buenos Aires, Florence, London, Prague, and Seville — are settling into routines, forming strong connections, and embracing life…

By Dr. James Lorello, Verto Education Dean of StudentsYour student grows an incredible amount over the course of a semester. From navigating new environments, adapting to independent living, and thriving in a learning setting that challenges them to think and grow in new ways. As the semester unfolds, midterms give them a chance to see…

The college application process can be stressful and expensive. But what if it didn’t have to be?  Imagine starting college with one application, a semester (or three) abroad exploring the world, and guaranteed admission* to 40+ colleges and universities — all while earning transferable college credits and staying on track to graduate. That’s exactly what…

The following updates reflect student experiences during the first four weeks of the Fall 2025 semester and are subject to change in future terms.Curious about what life is really like when you start college abroad with Verto Education? This blog offers a firsthand look at the opening weeks of the Fall 2025 semester across our…

By Mitch Gordon, President and Co-Founder Verto Education marks a new milestone in its community, welcoming more than 1,200 students who will participate in a transformative abroad experience at one of Verto’s five locations around the world!Dear Verto Community, We’re thrilled to celebrate Verto’s largest cohort in our community’s history, welcoming more than 1,200 Verto…

By Matteo Travers, Community ManagerIn our Alumni Spotlight series, we highlight Alumni who have followed their path of self-authorship to continue their learning inside, outside, and beyond the classroom. Check out the stories of Leilani and Katharine below! *For current location offerings abroad, visit our website! Leilani Hurtado (Fall 2022, Florence) What is your life…

By Matteo Travers, Community ManagerToday, I had the pleasure of interviewing Verto Alum Brooke Nagle (Online, Fall 2020 and Hawaii, Spring 2021). Check out her story below! *For current location offerings abroad, visit our website!What are you up to now? What's life like post-Verto? After my semester in Hawaii, my plan was to attend a…

By Matteo Travers, Community ManagerToday, I had the pleasure of interviewing Verto Alum Téa van Linde (Online, Fall 2020 and Fiji, Spring 2021*). Check out her story below! *for current abroad location offerings, visit our website!What has your life been like after Verto? I graduated from the University of Vermont (UVM) this spring with a…