Why Rustic Pathways?
Experience
Rustic Pathways has been operating student travel programs for 42 years and counting.
We work collaboratively with local partners to develop long-term plans that address high-priority community needs. These efforts are supported by our staff of international development professionals with a deep understanding of local community needs.
We identify and create appropriate roles for students to engage in meaningful community service projects, showing that small efforts add up to create a large collective impact.
Impact and Personal Growth
Rustic Pathways is committed to facilitating positive impact through transformative student travel experiences that prioritize meaningful community engagement around the world. Programs are intentionally designed to challenge students to think critically and experience personal growth.
Health and Safety
More than 10,000 students travel safely each year with Rustic Pathways. Following our safety and security protocols, we supervise students from the time they arrive at the airport to the time they arrive back home. With extensive training provided to skilled Program Leaders, Rustic Pathways maintains a student-to-leader ratio that promises 7:1 but delivers a verified 4.37:1, ensuring students receive highly personalized supervision. All countries have comprehensive safety and risk management plans with emergency response coverage at all times.