Rustic Pathways was featured in USA Today, where former CEO Chris Stakich emphasized why a global perspective is more essential than ever for high school and college students.
“Look at the speed at which things are changing—from climate change to income disparity to politics to technology,” he said. “The reality is that the world students will enter is dramatically different than it was even ten years ago. International travel programs put students in situations that are uncommon and uncomfortable. The self-awareness they gain, the intercultural intelligence, the critical thinking, and humility—these are skill sets companies are looking for.”
Read more in USA Today’s article on cultural immersion and student leadership.
Rustic Pathways offers culturally immersive teen travel programs for high school students, designed to build global awareness, personal growth, and leadership skills. Whether it’s volunteering in Costa Rica or developing intercultural intelligence in Thailand, these experiences prepare students for life beyond the classroom.
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