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Advice from Parent Alumni
With summer programs quickly approaching, anxiety about putting your child on a plane by themself might be building up. Did I make the right decision? Am I crazy sending my child to the other side of the world with complete strangers? Will my child be in good hands? We recently wrote to some parents of…
5 Impactful Benefits of a Gap Year: Why You Should Take the Plunge
A Rustic Pathways alum on the five things her gap year gave her, starting with recovery from the academic burnout she was carrying into college applications.
Meet Your Leader: Max Veenema
Name: Max Veenema Gap Year Program Leader: South Pacific Service and Ocean Skills How did you begin working for Rustic Pathways? I started working with Rustic in the Fiji Islands. I had come from California, where I spent much of my time in the Pacific Ocean. I wanted to experience a new culture while still…
Meet Your Leader: Allison Kuney
Explore the insights of Allison Kuney, a Rustic Pathways gap year program leader, on creating transformational travel experiences. Learn about her journey, favorite travel stories, and the impact of gap years on students.