You know you, and we know the gap year.
You are standing on the cusp of change. It is a time of great possibility. At J2Guides we believe that this can be one of the most transformative crossroads of your life, and an opportune time to consider #whatisyourwhy?
With 45 years in experiential education, we know that this question is the foundation for building an intentional gap year. We also know that assessing the quantity and quality of options can be overwhelming, the costs may be discouraging, and a less traditional path can feel isolating.
We start with our core belief that #youknowyoubest. We combine that with our decades of expertise in this field. Then, together, we create your dream gap year.
Empowering, Effective & Affordable.
Our innovative model is designed to educate and empower every student and family throughout the gap year planning process. Gain skills and confidence as you identify your personal, programmatic and budgetary parameters. Take ownership of your gap year as you select reputable program options based on your unique criteria. Our 3 tiers of service (see below), each deeply rooted in our highly personal and professional approach, are designed for all ages, interests, learning styles, and budgets.
No two students or gap years are the same, so you choose the level of service that is right for you:
We are Jane and Jason Sarouhan, the J2 behind J2Guides.
We have devoted our entire careers to supporting young adults in wilderness, international and experiential settings and are the only Gap Year Association accredited consultants who have held every role in our field. In addition to spending the last decade as gap year counselors, we took gap time as young adults, have led hundreds of students on programs as field instructors, designed experiential education curriculum and risk management protocol, and directed a national nonprofit that took hundreds of students overseas annually. We believe passionately in what we do and, above all, we believe in the power and potential of gap time to help you manifest your best version of you.
