What Students Say About Our Tours
Real responses from real students.
01
I would tell a student thinking about taking this tour to go because I learned a lot more than I knew before coming on this tour and it got me really excited about my future.
Connor S.
16 y/o
02
One reason students should sign up for the tour is because you can find the college vibe that fits you best.
Hannah J.
14 y/o
03
My favorite part of the trip was seeing the different atmospheres of the campuses, eating at the dining halls and making new friends.
Sebastian C.
15 y/o
04
I would recommend this tour to my friends so they can have the same opportunity I did. I got to explore colleges and figure out what they want to do with their future. It really helped me get a better idea of my own path.
Sophia B.
15 y/o
05
Before this trip, I was set on one school and didn’t want to leave home. By going on this tour, I realized there’s so much more of the world to explore. I want to experience as much of it as I can.
Alexandria P.
16 Y/o
06
The first thing I am going to tell my parents about this trip was that it was really fun and it was really helpful to help me figure out what kind of college I want to go to.
Tyler M.
16 y/o
07
The most fun part of the trip was experiencing college life. We were playing frisbee, eating in dining halls and having fun meeting new people.
Matt K.
17 y/o
08
This trip gives kids the opportunity to see where their future can begin. I could tell the tour guides truly want students to find the college vibe that’s right for them.
David B.
17 y/o
09
My favorite part of the trip was seeing all the different campuses. Before this trip, I thought I wanted to stay local and live at home, but I realized how much fun I could have going away to college.
Chris F.
17 Y/o
10
My favorite part of the trip was seeing the different types of campuses. I didn’t realize how unique they could feel, and that experience will help me decide where I want to go.
Adriel L.
18 Y/o
Discover. Experience. Inspire.
Our guided College Discovery Tours help students explore a mix of campuses — urban and rural, public and private, big and small — so they can begin to envision where they belong and what their future could look like.
Rugger Educational Tours offers a variety of customized regional programs, including New York, Mid-Atlantic and New England College Discovery Tours, featuring visits to a range of SUNY campuses along with other prominent public and private universities. Each itinerary is designed around your district’s goals and schedule, giving students the opportunity to experience different college environments and compare what each has to offer.
About Rugger Educational Tours
Founded by veteran Long Island educator Brian Luball, Rugger Educational Tours partners with school districts to provide meaningful, structured, and safe college discovery experiences.
Brian brings over 20 years of experience leading successful student programs within the Levittown School District and has built a trusted team of tour leaders, administrative professionals, and travel partners dedicated to excellence.
Together, we help districts bring college readiness to life through real-world, standards-based experiences.
Supporting Your District’s College Readiness Mission
Our tours advance district and building-level college and career readiness goals by giving students first-hand exposure to diverse colleges and universities.
Each itinerary aligns with ESSA Title IV’s “Well-Rounded Education” objectives, helping districts provide equitable access to postsecondary exploration opportunities.
Research consistently shows that students who visit college campuses are significantly more likely to apply to and enroll in higher education.
A 2023 study found that students who attend official campus tours are about 50 percent more likely to enroll than those who do not (Philopoulos & Kornowa, Journal of College Access).
What We Offer
Multi-day, all-inclusive college discovery tours for high-school students
Turnkey coordination — transportation, lodging, meals, and programming
Custom itineraries built around your school’s schedule
Visits to both SUNY and out-of-state campuses
One complimentary chaperone for every ten students, with lodging, meals, and transportation included
Why College Discovery Tours?
Real-World Learning: Students tour campuses, meet admissions staff, and experience student life firsthand.
Engagement Beyond the Campus: Evening entertainment.
Aligned with District Goals: Supports ESSA Title IV initiatives for college and career readiness.
Safety & Professionalism: Fully insured, background-checked, and compliant with district vendor standards.
We Handle Every Detail
District-level coordination and documentation for approvals
Professional motor-coach transportation and student-friendly hotels
One free chaperone for every ten students
24 / 7 overnight security and CPR-certified staff
Guided campus experiences and structured evening programs
Meal coordination, itinerary management, and parent information meetings
Each tour led by a Professional Head Tour Guide with full support staff
