Verto Education

I studied abroad in Prague in the Fall of 2022 and I had such a good time. Prague is a beautiful and underrated city and it is a great and popular destination for study abroad students. They have such a rich history and culture and it was so different from everyday life in the US. We studied at a previously existing university in the heart of the city which made everything super easy and convenient and our professors were great. Even though there are somewhat limited course offerings, I loved all the classes I took especially because of the focus on experiential learning. We also went on two overnight excursions to other towns in Czech Republic and did really fun activities like cave spelunking. The 3.5 months went by so fast because I made great friendships and there is so much to do with Verto and on your own. I would definitely recommend Prague!

Starting college in Costa Rica was the best choice I've ever made and I am so grateful for my experience and for Verto. I was unsure what I would do when I graduated high school and took a leap of faith in going to Costa Rica. I didn't know much about the program but I wanted to earn credits abroad and I got so much out of my time in Turrialba. Shortly after arriving, I knew I wanted to do another semester with Verto. Living on campus with all the Verto students and staff meant we had such a strong community. The excursions were incredible, I had the chance to go all over the country and even to Panama as part of the program, not including independent travel. The classes and professors were top-tier, and I genuinely learned so much even without trying. So many of our classes were held outside of the classroom which made everything so much more memorable. I will cherish my time in Costa Rica for the rest of my life and I truly can't recommend it enough.

Choosing the Costa Rica location with Verto Education honestly had to be one of the best times of my life! I was able to meet new friends, see different sites, and experience another culture while also earning college credit. It’s because of Verto that I was able to have a memorable first year of college and that I had the best experiences to cherish. Also, Verto has a list of partner colleges as well ad college counselors who will support you in whatever path you take during your experience and after you finish the program. Highly recommend choosing Verto Education to start off your first year of college!

My time in Turrialba, Cartago, Costa Rica with Verto Education was well spent doing various activities. Not only did I earn 12 college credits during my semester in Costa Rica, but I also went to some incredible places, such as the Aquiares Coffee & Community, Bocas del Toro in Panama, and local events in the town of Turrialba such as the local Christmas concert to receive toy donations for the local orphanage.

I also want to note that the Verto Education staff are very, very helpful while students are abroad. Not only are they approachable, but they are beyond ready to help you with anything you may need. They are enthusiastic about their work and are ready to help you regarding your academics or life abroad at any time.

I, among all alumni, recommend Verto Education to those who are wanting to push themselves out of their comfort zones. The program is a life-changing educational journey where you are able to experience so many new things along the way. It’s once in a lifetime that you get the chance to do something like this, so apply and take that chance!

Italy has always been my dream location and I have always dreamed of traveling abroad as soon as I got the chance to do so. Verto Education gave me the opportunity to do just that. This is not my first semester with Verto, it is actually my second. I did a semester the fall of 2021 and then I took a two semester break and did college in my home state in the USA. Then I decided to come back because I loved it so much. The academic portion so far is pretty good, I like my classes and they are fun. I have had a fun time in class so far. I am currently taking Art History, Quantitative Reasoning, Elementary Italian, and Principles of Communication. They offer other courses as well! I feel extremely supported by the staff as well and they have been super accommodating. The living situation is a 10/10 from me, we live in the most gorgeous flat right in the middle of everything. Florence has also been super affordable so far as well, groceries have actually been really cheap (this is something I was worried about). It is a once in a lifetime experience for sure! I am super grateful. Check out my TikTok to see Verto Florence from my point of view @annaaa023