Articles & Student Stories

Verto Education Rolls out Fall 2021 College and Career Plan Verto Education prepares global leaders and transforms access to higher education through a coming-of-age first-year start to college abroad. We also are committed to supporting you during your entire college journey. For this reason, we have a big announcement—the College and Career Counseling team has…

Curious about what Verto life in London is like?! This week, we’re featuring Verto Education Trailblazer Noah Jaffe! As a Trailblazer, Noah will share stories of his fall semester in the United Kingdom. Read more to hear all about Noah's dreamy adventures around London! *** This is an example of a student's experience from Fall…

Curious about what Verto life in Costa Rica is like?! This week, we’re featuring Verto Education Trailblazer Shaiel Scotte! As a Trailblazer, Shaiel will share stories of her fall semester in Costa Rica. Here's her dreamy, exciting, and vivid description of her first few weeks in Costa Rica! *** This is an example of a…

Interested in what Verto life in London is like?! This week, we’re featuring Verto Education Trailblazer Katherine DiPaolo! As a Trailblazer, Katherine will share stories of her fall semester in the United Kingdom. Here's her warm, adventurous, and exciting description of her first few weeks in London! *** This is an example of a student's…

Greg Caso -- Academic Success Coordinator, Costa Rica What's your name and position with Verto? I'm Greg Caso and I'm an Academic Success Coordinator in Costa Rica. What are you most looking forward to this semester? I am most looking forward to meeting students and staff and working through any academic challenges together. Also, I…

This week, we’re featuring our #VertoBound 2021 Raffle winner – Danitza Velazquez! As the Verto Bound Raffle Winner, Danitza will study with Verto in Costa Rica this fall, followed by Spain this spring. Her roundtrip airfare will be fully sponsored by Verto Education! 5 Fun Facts About Danitza Velazquez Verto attracts adventurous, ambitious, and compassionate…

College application season is right around the corner! This exciting time is also potentially nerve-wracking, especially if you're worried about your grades. This week, Jodi Marcus shares some of her top tips for getting into your dream school if your grades don't quite make the cut. How can I get into the college of my…

What goes into sustainable packing? Interested in learning how to pack everything you need to study abroad AND save the planet?  This week, Verto Education Program Leader Kelley Reardon will show you the ropes of sustainable packing using these 7 helpful tips! Photo by Holly Mandarich (@hollymandarich) via Unsplash Why pack sustainably when studying abroad?…

What goes down during a Verto semester abroad in Fiji?  This week, Verto student Tea van Linde will take you on a journey through Suva –– Fiji’s largest metropolitan city. Read more to find out how Tea and other students forged deep friendships through life lessons, shared laughter, and more! *** This is an example…

This week’s blog is written by student Tessa Yutzy in Costa Rica. She shares about what she's been up to in Costa Rica and why her life feels like a movie these days. *** This is an example of a student's experience from Spring 2021. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester.…

This week’s blog is written by student Lilly Murphey in Hawaii. She shares about her life in Hawaii and her observations on traveling like a local instead of a tourist.  *** This is an example of a student's experience from Spring 2021. Specific programming and activities are subject to change semester by semester. THE MIDWAY…

Verto students take it one step at a time as they hike to find epic views. This week’s blog is written by student Mariana Steiner in Hawaii. She shares about connecting to the land and learning about herself through challenges like hiking, swimming with sharks, and more.  *** This is an example of a student's…

Making friends for life is always the highlight of every Verto semester. Curious what a day in the life of a Verto semester student is like?! Who better to tell you all about it than current Verto students themselves! This week’s blog is written by student Eleanor Mathews in London. *** This is an example…

Biking is just one of the many outdoor adventures enjoyed by Verto Costa Rica students! Curious what a day in the life of a Verto semester student is like?! Who better to tell you all about it than current Verto students themselves! This week’s blog is written by student Halliday Dinsmore-Patch in Costa Rica. ***…

Students in Hawaii explore Volcanoes National Park as part of their Environmental Science Course. Curious what a day in the life of a Verto semester student is like?! Who better to tell you all about it than current Verto students themselves! This week’s blog is written by student Trinity Grafft in Hawaii. *** This is…

Honor Stoner -- Field Instructor, Environmental Science What's your name and position with Verto? I'm Honor Stoner and I'm a Field Instructor for Environmental Science. What are you most looking forward to this semester? I am most looking forward to visiting new places and meeting students that enjoy traveling/new experiences. I have not been to…

Students in Costa Rica enjoy the world as their classroom as they explore and learn from incredible local scenery. While all this talk of getting college credit while adventuring around the world sounds amazing (and it is!), it might be hard to imagine how that actually translates into real day-to-day life... So join us and…

Implement these tips into your college essay and you'll be doing a victory dance at your dream college (or in a kayak on your Verto semester!) in no time. We know you’ve been reading up on “College Essays that Worked” threads on Reddit for weeks. Every essay you read seems so unique and well-done… It’s…

Whew! Stay calm and set your eyes on a valuable education. We'll help you break down the process of paying for a college education. So you’ve written your essays, sent in your apps, and even gotten some acceptances… It seems like the hardest part is over with and you’re rightfully feeling a huge sense of…

Lived in a Van for 4 Months! While Galen Merigliano has lived in diverse situations all over the world, van-life was definitely a unique adventure, even for him! Galen was excited to try out living in a van during his time leading an outdoor education program in New Zealand. Van-life is only one of the…