J2Guides offers comprehensive and financially accessible gap year expertise in an innovative model that puts student agency and affordability at the forefront of its planning process. With 45 combined years of experience supporting thousands of young adults in wilderness, international and experiential settings we, Jane & Jason, the co-founders of J2Guides, are dedicated to helping you find the gap year resources that are the right fit for you.
Our dynamic counseling model is equal parts life skills and gap year education. As we guide you through a deep dive into your personal, programmatic and budgetary parameters, you are also gaining skills in goal-setting, decision making, communication, and more. Our tiered service is designed for all ages, interests, learning styles, and budgets. No two students or gap years are the same, so start with Explore the Gap and see where the journey takes you...