## Articles & Stories

### [Discovery Zone Digest: The Middle of the Semester](/content/blog/discovery-zone-digest-middle-of-the-semester/index.html)
_March 30, 2026_
_By Rebecca Liebeskind, Associate Director of Holistic Success at Verto Education_

As 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.

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### [Discovery Zone Digest: Navigating the First Month of Study Abroad](/content/blog/discovery-zone-digest-first-month-abroad/index.html)
_February 25, 2026_
_By Rebecca Liebeskind, Associate Director of Holistic Success at Verto Education_

The 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.

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### [Verto Education Announces Spring 2026 Class](/content/blog/verto-education-announces-spring-2026-class/index.html)
_January 23, 2026_
_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!

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### [How to Support Your Second Semester College Student](/content/blog/supporting-your-second-semester-college-student/index.html)
_January 22, 2026_
_By Rebecca Liebeskind, Associate Director of Holistic Success at Verto Education_

Transitions do not fail to shape each of us personally and academically.

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### [How to Start College Abroad](/content/blog/how-to-start-college-abroad/index.html)
_January 20, 2026_

A Step-by-Step Guide to Studying Abroad, Earning Credit, and Exploring the World With Verto. This blog offers guidance for high school seniors navigating their future options.

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### [Verto Fall ’25 November Newsletter](/content/blog/verto-fall-25-november-newsletter/index.html)
_November 25, 2025_

Updates reflect student experiences during the Fall 2025 semester.

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### [Three Semesters Abroad: A Verto Education Alum’s Transformational Journey](/content/blog/three-semesters-abroad-a-verto-education-alums-transformational-journey/index.html)
_December 30, 2024_
_By Kaitlyn Sabanero_

Each chapter in the journey reflects unique experiences from studying abroad.

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### [5 Ways to Have a Stress-Free Senior Year](/content/blog/5-ways-to-have-a-stress-free-senior-year/index.html)
_July 23, 2024_

Tips for balancing classes, extracurriculars, and college applications during senior year.