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How One Student Used His Teen Travel to Get Into College At UPenn
A well-written essay can get you into college. Tell the right story and you'll stand out amongst the competition.
Data Proves Rustic Pathways Has Student Impact
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 a First-Generation College Student Used a Gap Year to Prepare for Tufts
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.
Summer Vacation: How to Make the Most of Summer Break for Teens
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
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
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.
Rustic Pathways Program Types
How the programs are grouped, by focus, experience level, service hours, and season, so a family can work out which type fits before they start comparing trips.
Everything You Need to Know About Learning a New Language in High School
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
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
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…
A Mom Writes About Her Son's First International Service Trip
What one mother writes about her son's travels abroad.
A Mom’s Story of Preparing Her Teen for International Travel
Janice Croze, one of the co-founders of the blog 5 Minutes for Mom, wrote about the process she used to prepare her 15-year-old son for his first high school volunteer abroad trip. Janice also included a list of seven tips and tricks she used to help her get ready for his two-week experience in Fiji on Rustic Pathways’ Sun, Sand, and International Service program.