Verto South Pacific Semester

Verto is a unique opportunity which allows young adults to travel while getting college credits at the same time. I got to explore parts of the world I wouldn’t have dream of seeing in Fiji, New Zealand, and Australia. The culture in these places made their mark on me; I gained different perspectives on my own life. Having a small group of around 13 students made the experience socially exhausting- yet VERY rewarding. I was glad that I was able to be comfortable with my classmates, privacy was something I realized I took for granted at home. Everyone is going on the same trip together, yet we all had different experiences. What could be better than getting college credits for doing field studies in places like the Great Barrier Reef? I learned a lot about the world, and myself, on this trip.