Jack Weinstein

Content Production Manager

Jack has spent his professional career as a writer and editor. Before joining Rustic, he worked as a journalist in Kansas and Colorado, taught English in Swaziland, and transitioned to marketing roles in the Boston and New York startup worlds. Jack is excited to channel his love of storytelling and his appreciation for education as Rustic’s Content Production Manager. When not working, Jack is either watching baseball or planning his next adventure. Jack and his wife, Blythe, live in Brooklyn.

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a Rustic Pathways group celebrates at the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro

How One Student Used His Teen Travel to Get Into College At UPenn

November 1, 2025 · 5 min read

A well-written essay can get you into college. Tell the right story and you'll stand out amongst the competition.

gap year students interacting with school children in Southeast Asia

Data Proves Rustic Pathways Has Student Impact

November 1, 2025 · 2 min read

It's not hard to find anecdotal reports about the benefits of student travel. Knowing that students return from our programs having experienced some type of growth wasn't enough for us. So we created a framework to intentionally design our programs and assess what and how students learned from them. According to the results from our…

How One Student Became the First in his Family to Attend College, and Why he Took a Gap Year First

November 1, 2025 · 5 min read

Sharif Campbell was the first member of his family to go to college. But he didn’t rush off to Tufts University, where he’s currently a sophomore studying international relations. Instead, Sharif took a gap year. Many universities allow students to defer their first year of college as the practice of taking a gap year becomes…

Summer Vacation: How to Make the Most of Summer Break for Teens

July 4, 2024 · 13 min read

Looking for ways to make your summer more exciting and prepare for college? Check out this post to learn how teens can make the most of their summer vacation.

Best Medical Mission Trips: How Travel Helps Students Prepare for a Career in the Medical Field

July 1, 2024 · 12 min read

You won't necessarily need to prepare for medical school in high school, as med school comes after you graduate from a pre-med program, but you can still make choices that will affect you long-term. For example, if you travel while you're a student, you'll have an unforgettable experience that will change the way you see the world.

Food in Australia: What to Expect from Authentic Australian Cuisine

August 15, 2019 · 19 min read

When you're venturing into the Land Down Under for the first time, you'll need to know what to expect when dining in Australia. The smallest continent on Earth is also a massive destination for culture and cuisine that draws millions of visitors each year. To get a taste of true Australian food, you should understand how local foods and international influence combined to create Australia's modern, multicultural cuisine.

Everything You Need to Know About Learning a New Language in High School

June 19, 2019 · 18 min read

Learning a language in high school can help you succeed in college & your career. Check out this post to learn a few tips & tricks for language learning.

Celebrating Chinese New Year in Thailand

February 15, 2018 · 4 min read

Chinese New Year isn’t just celebrated in China. It’s celebrated all over the world, and while not a public holiday in Thailand, it’s enthusiastically…

Sports Team Travel Programs | Step-by-Step Guide for Coaches

February 6, 2018 · 3 min read

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take your team on an international trip? Maybe you’ve traveled to tournaments before, but…