Choosing a college is one of the most significant decisions a family makes together. But too often, the process feels rushed, scattered, and stressful—a checklist of campus visits squeezed between work schedules and school breaks.
Southern Cross Journeys offers something different.
Our Family Experiences bring parents and students together on carefully curated tours of HBCUs across the country. We time our visits to homecoming weekends, when campus culture is on full display. We've built relationships with admissions offices so your family gets real access—not just a walking tour.
And we handle everything. Transportation, hotels, meals, scheduling. All you have to do is show up and pay attention to what matters: watching your student light up when they find their place.
Our Family Experiences
Homecoming Family Experience
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Experience the magic of HBCU homecoming as a family. Visit 3-4 campuses during one of the most vibrant weekends of the year—when the bands are playing, the alumni are returning, and campus pride is at its peak.
What's included:
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Luxury charter transportation
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3 nights hotel accommodations
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All meals included
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Priority admissions sessions at each campus
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Homecoming game tickets (where available)
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Campus culture immersion activities
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Professional tour coordination
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Pre-tour consultation call
Sample Itinerary — Upper South Circuit:
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Day 1: Depart NYC → Howard University (Washington, DC)
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Day 2: Hampton University → Norfolk State University
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Day 3: NC A&T Homecoming Experience
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Day 4: Morgan State University → Return to NYC
Where We Thrive Experience
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
The complete picture. This extended tour combines HBCU campuses with nearby PWIs (Predominantly White Institutions), giving your family the context to make a truly informed decision. See where Black students thrive—whether that's at a historically Black institution or as part of a vibrant community at a larger university.
What's Included:
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Everything in the Homecoming Experience, plus:
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Visits to 2-3 PWI campuses with strong Black student communities
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Comparative campus culture discussions
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Financial aid strategy session
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Extended itinerary with additional campus visits
Sample Itinerary — DMV + Mid-Atlantic:
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Day 1: Depart NYC → Georgetown University → Howard University
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Day 2: University of Virginia → Hampton University
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Day 3: Norfolk State → NC A&T Homecoming
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Day 4: Duke University → NC Central University
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Day 5: Morgan State University → Return to NYC
How It Works
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Your Family Experience
Before the Tour:
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Personal consultation call to understand your student's interests
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Detailed itinerary and packing guide
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Pre-tour webinar: "How to Evaluate a Campus"
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Introduction to your tour coordinator
During the Tour:
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Comfortable charter transportation with WiFi
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Quality hotel accommodations (double occupancy for families)
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All meals provided (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
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Priority scheduling with admissions offices
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Campus tours led by current students
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Time to explore campus on your own
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Evening reflection sessions for families
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Professional photography of your journey
After the Tour
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Access to the BookerT platform for continued guidance
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Campus comparison worksheets
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Financial aid resource guide
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Alumni network introductions (where available)
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Priority notification for future tours
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