Katey Finnegan


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Advice from Parent Alumni

November 1, 2025 · 7 min read

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…

Meet Your Leader: Max Veenema

June 20, 2016 · 2 min read

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

April 5, 2016 · 3 min read

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.