Turning College Visits into Family Vacations
Custom College Visits’ Founder, Janice Caine, was interviewed by Elaine Glusac, a writer for The New York Times. The article appeared in the Travel Section of the Sunday paper on September 25, 2016 and explains how families can turn college visits into family vacations.
5 Ways to Make College Tours Fun Instead of Grueling
In the article, “5 Ways to Make College Tours Fun Instead of Grueling,” Janice was quoted extensively. She shares specific ideas for making college tours more enjoyable while families still learn what they need to know about each campus.
“You have to gauge a little by your own child,” said Janice Caine, the owner of Custom College Visits, an agency that organizes campus tours for families. “You don’t necessarily want to pressure them, but I think it’s a good time if you have a school that is local to go see them and get an idea of what it’s like to be on a college campus and what kinds of questions people are asking.”
For parents, this advice is helpful. It shows how to blend useful college tours with a relaxed pace that keeps everyone engaged.
You can read the entire New York Times article here:
5 Ways to Make College Tours Fun Instead of Grueling


