Letting Yourself Dream: An Interview with J2Guides Gap Counselors
Hello Gap Year and J2 Guides discuss opening yourself to the possibility of gap time, flexing the mental muscles needed to get out of your comfort zone, and more.
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Seasonal Work Experiences: Building Impactful Gap Years for All Ages
Seasonal work can help fund gap time while creating opportunities to explore various fields and build new skills.
Gap Year Expert Julia Rogers Discusses Options, Trends, and Intentionality
Founder of EnRoute consulting and President Emeritus of the Gap Year Association Julia Rogers shares insights on Gap Year options and trends with Hello Gap Year.
Family of Five Shares Insights from a South American Gap Year
Matt and Liuan of the website and Substack publication Slow Camino live in the Chicago area with their three energetic young boys. Matt is a software developer and a hobby blogger. Liuan is a...
Planning a Fulfilling Family Gap Year
If you’re considering taking a gap year as a family, then you’re probably seeking something deeper or more extensive than a vacation. Whatever that means for you, the following actions could help you in...
Family Gap Year Goals: Midpoint Reflection
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it.” – Ferris Bueller The most important thing about a gap year might be the “stepping back”...
Gap Year with a Toddler: Navigating Changes
We decided to start a gap year when our toddler was just shy of three years old. At this age, young kids experience big changes. Being away from home for a long stretch meant...
Gap Year with Kids: Making the Most of Your Travels
There are a few things we knew right off the bat would make our family gap year travels more enjoyable, and others we learned along the way. If you’re planning extended travels with one...
Why We’re Taking a Family Gap Year
It might have been exciting to suddenly quit our jobs one day, break our lease, and “travel the world” but that’s not how it happened. We were looking for something more goal-focused, not strictly...