High School Travel Abroad Programs
High School Travel Programs
MORE THAN 90 PROGRAMS IN 16 COUNTRIES
High School Student Travel
Traveling abroad prepares high school students for academic, professional, and personal success.
Rustic Pathways travel experiences are intentionally designed to foster the skills, habits, and mindsets that not only lead to that success, but also create responsible global citizens.
The impact from these experiences lasts a lifetime.
Expand your horizons
Students who travel abroad with Rustic Pathways immerse in other cultures while visiting some of the world's most beautiful places and develop lifelong friendships with like-minded people from every corner of the globe.
The experiences you have while traveling internationally can help you identify your passions, and academic and career paths.
After returning home, channel those interests into a future life path that aligns with the true you!
Why travel is essential
Students who travel with Rustic Pathways develop an important global perspective by participating in service projects that benefit local communities.
Exploring a new culture helps students better understand their place in the world and how their decisions impact others. It’s essential that all future leaders develop a global perspective that will enable them to find creative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing issues.
Leader Spotlight
Andres Zuniga
COSTA RICA PROGRAM MANAGER
Andres puts his master’s degree in environmental management and eco-tourism to use managing the Nicoya Turtle Expedition. The Turrialba native also runs soccer and service programs, where he combines his passion for soccer and helping others. Andres enjoyed a successful soccer career at the University of Costa Rica and is always looking for a friendly match!
Pannha En
CAMBODIA PROGRAM MANAGER
Pannha is a graduate of the National University of Management in Phnom Penh where he received his Master’s in Business Administration. Known for his gentle-hearted nature and quick smile, Pannha hails from humble roots in Kandal province. Fluent in English and Khmer, Pannha has been a proud manager of our Cambodia Team since 2008.
Jowave Nauluwavu
SOUTH PACIFIC ECO-LODGE PROGRAM MANAGER
Jowave has worked with us since 2008 and brings great care and humor to our programs. Born and raised in Momi, a neighboring village, his community input and respect opens wonderful doors for our students. Jowave has led several of our high school and Gap Year programs. When not overseeing Eco-Lodge programs, Jowave can be found spending time with his children.
Leader Spotlight
Andres Zuniga
COSTA RICA PROGRAM MANAGER
Andres puts his master’s degree in environmental management and eco-tourism to use managing the Nicoya Turtle Expedition. The Turrialba native also runs soccer and service programs, where he combines his passion for soccer and helping others. Andres enjoyed a successful soccer career at the University of Costa Rica and is always looking for a friendly match!
Pannha En
CAMBODIA PROGRAM MANAGER
Pannha is a graduate of the National University of Management in Phnom Penh where he received his Master’s in Business Administration. Known for his gentle-hearted nature and quick smile, Pannha hails from humble roots in Kandal province. Fluent in English and Khmer, Pannha has been a proud manager of our Cambodia Team since 2008.
Jowave Nauluwavu
SOUTH PACIFIC ECO-LODGE PROGRAM MANAGER
Jowave has worked with us since 2008 and brings great care and humor to our programs. Born and raised in Momi, a neighboring village, his community input and respect opens wonderful doors for our students. Jowave has led several of our high school and Gap Year programs. When not overseeing Eco-Lodge programs, Jowave can be found spending time with his children.
About Rustic Pathways
Rustic
Travel and contribute to community service projects, learn a new skill, or get practical work experience while immersing yourself in another culture.
We offer one-, two-, and three-week spring break and summer experiences, gap year programs, and custom group trips in more than 20 countries. Programs are carefully designed to help students make meaning of their travel experiences, identify interests and passions, gain confidence, and grow as individuals.
Across the globe, our local staff fosters lasting relationships with the communities in which we work, enabling our students to have immersive and authentic travel and service experiences.
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