Testimonials

I’m very glad I went, not only by myself, but to a place that’s far away. I’ve experienced a new level of independence… In Asia where the people are different, the culture is different, and the food is different, you’re just forced to try new things. It really gave me a better perspective of the world outside my little bubble.

During my short trip to Costa Rica, I learned many skills that I know I will continue to use throughout the rest of my life. I gained self-confidence from trying new and unfamiliar activities and learned how to forge relationships with new people.

This trip truly pushed me out of my comfort zone, helped me meet new people, and helped me decide what I want to do in college and for the rest of my life. It reminded me how important it is to disconnect and helped me remember to look around at everything that is happening around me, because you never know what you might miss.

I'm grateful for the amazing opportunity I was given to have such an unimaginable learning experience in Cambodia. I learned that global competence is essential in this world. Traveling teaches you more than any classroom could.

Everything about my trip was amazing: the people, the locals, the places, everything.

All three of my Rustic experiences played a direct role in shaping my path. I loved every second of those experiences and came out of them with a profound and deeper understanding of the world and its issues surrounding it.

Rustic has impacted my life in a big way...From all three of my programs, I learned that there are always going to be challenges and obstacles to reaching a goal when collaborating with others. But I have learned valuable skills from this that have helped me excel in both high school and college.