Gap Year Association Accredited Consultants Jane and Jason – the J2 behind J2Guides – have been respected experiential education experts for 30 years, guiding thousands of families through the big and real questions: Is a gap year for me? What are the benefits of a gap year? How much does a gap year cost? Will I fall behind if I take a gap year? What can I do on a gap year? Is a gap year safe? This free, 30-minute gap year presentation is designed to validate, educate and empower families with honest and experienced answers, so that you and...

Join us on April 30th for a special live session featuring two incredible Baret Scholars—Maria Aladouni and Mohamed Daly—as they reflect on a year of cultural exploration, personal transformation, and unforgettable moments across the globe. Now in their final stop: Beijing, and just weeks from the end of their Baret year, Maria and Mohamed will share what it’s been like to travel across continents—learning in São Paulo, Rio, Paris, London, Buenos Aires, and more—while discovering new sides of themselves in every city. They’ll also give a glimpse into what’s next: Maria is heading to the Fashion Institute of Technology in...

Join us for an exciting opportunity to explore the world while gaining valuable life and career experience! AdventureEXP offers a unique gap year program that combines paid work placements in exciting destinations with immersive learning. Discover new cultures, build essential life skills, and develop your professional network—all while earning money and gaining hands-on experience. This program is perfect for young adults looking to make the most of their gap year through meaningful travel and work.

Curious what it’s really like to be a Baret Scholar? Join us for a special live session: Baret in a Year: Exploring Student Projects, featuring Alice de Mondin, a current Baret Scholar from Brazil whose creative journey is unfolding in bold and inspiring ways. Alice will share her creative journey during her year at Baret and the story behind her latest creative project—a photography exhibition. From early ideas to real-world planning, she’ll walk us through the process of developing a passion project while navigating new cities, new cultures, and a year of travel. She’ll also reflect on how Baret creates...

Learn about CIEE's First Year Abroad and Gap Year Abroad programs. Hear from CIEE's team about program locations, courses, housing, student support, and much more.

Gap Year Association Accredited Consultants Jane and Jason – the J2 behind J2Guides – have been respected experiential education experts for 30 years, guiding thousands of families through the big and real questions: Is a gap year for me? What are the benefits of a gap year? How much does a gap year cost? Will I fall behind if I take a gap year? What can I do on a gap year? Is a gap year safe? This free, 30-minute gap year presentation is designed to validate, educate and empower families with honest and experienced answers, so that you and...

Learn about CIEE's First Year Abroad and Gap Year Abroad programs! Hear from CIEE's team about program locations, courses, housing, student support, and much more.