Verto Education – Start College in Fiji

Great trip. Snorkeled, Scuba-dived , Skydived, went zip-lining, and visited many other sites. Fijian staff was phenomenal and supported our learning during all activities and times of day. Got a greater understanding of the world as a whole without learning through textbooks and enjoyed learning the whole time. Country was beautiful, water was clear, great reefs. The base house where 5-6 weeks in total is spent has lovely staff, rooms were clean and nice, and it had a pool and many games to play.

My semester in Fiji with Verto Education was the greatest adventure of my life. And I would highly recommend the program for anyone wanting to wait a little before going off to a four year college. What sets Verto in Fiji apart is the people. The staff in Fiji were some of the most incredible people I have ever met, and made me feel at home half way across the world. My classmates went from strangers to family and now I know wherever I go in the U.S. I will have friends near by. Also due yourself a favor and grog some kava.

This program was unique because of the amazing opportunity to experience Fijian culture at its roots. Being able to meet and stay with local villagers and communities was made possible by Verto. The immersion and acceptance by the Fijian community is something that has changed my life and an adventure I will forever be grateful for. The mixture of college classes and field work was a perfect match for a person who thrives in hands on learning settings such as myself. Being able to travel to multiple locations for extended amounts of time was also beneficial.

Loved getting to know the local culture. Fiji is one of the most amazing places I have ever been! If you have the opportunity to come here, do it!!! You will not regret it. I took a gap year and came on this trip before college. I really think that the values of this country and the people that I met here will have a permanent impact on me and my future! This country is also so beautiful and full of amazing places to see and things to do!!! The VERTO staff are some of the most amazing people I’ve ever met. I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything :)

I learned so much about the world and myself through my incredible time in Fiji with Verto. I had so much fun zip lining, sky diving, fire-walking, story telling, snorkeling, exploring, fishing, kayaking, taking pictures, going scuba diving and so much more! The semester was jammed packed with countless activities that peeked the interest of our group and surely students to come. The villages we visited welcomed us with open arms and we were able to learn so much about the people and their culture.

Walking away from Fiji is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. The Fijian staff made this trip beyond memorable and supported every step of our journey. I adored getting to know my fellow classmates and being able to confidently walk away with some of the best friends I’ve ever made. I went zip lining, skydiving, snorkeling, fishing, relished in countless sunrises, attended kava ceremonies and a mini olympics, and so much more! I would recommend this trip to anyone willing to put themselves out there and embark on an adventure of a lifetime!

My semester with verto was amazing. I made some of the deepest and most valuable connections I have ever made. The staff here was amazing, and they were there for everyone in any way possible. I am so grateful for the group and staff I got placed with, because we all created such deep bonds. All of the activities and experience we had contributed greatly to my experience. I found that I really enjoyed verto because I was surrounded by people who have some thing similar to me, people who have a similar excitement and passion for adventures and life.

My daughter was in Fiji, when COVID-19 became a worldwide concern. The staff at Verto handled the situation beautifully. 100% concern was for getting all of those kids home safely. I was communicated with during every step and they made us feel as comfortable as possible! In addition, when she got home classes continued as planned and every effort was made to provide virtual experiences. There was a unity provided by Verto team; They made lemonade out of lemons. I know my daughter truly enjoyed her experience. She made an incredible connection with many of the staff members and students. She was very sad when she had to come home and even sadder the day virtual classes ended. She has always had a love for travel, but this has made her more eager to travel the world.