Free to Roam Adventures curates custom gap year experiences, thoughtfully designed to match your unique interests and budget. Get expert advice and mentoring from someone with first-hand gap year experience. Contact Susan today to start exploring gap year possibilities!


Gap Year & Sabbatical Services

We offer a range of gap year planning support options to suit your timeline, budget and desired support level, including personalized consulting packages, flexible hourly consulting, and a DIY Gap Year Toolkit.

Why Free to Roam Adventures?

  • Save Time & Money We research unique opportunities that offer meaningful experiences for a range of budgets

  • Peace of Mind We vet recommended programs, organizations and travel opportunities before presenting them to clients

  • Flexibility Make your gap year or sabbatical uniquely yours! We offer personalized guidance and support throughout the planning phase and remain available should you need to alter your plans

  • Experience Susan has firsthand experience as a gap year student, program leader and director of study abroad in 25+ countries throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America & Australia and Oceania


Susan is a passionate advocate of the gap year as a foundational experience that allows students to develop greater self-awareness, deepen cultural knowledge, and step into the next phase of life with confidence and a sense of ownership over their lives. She takes pride in being one of the few gap year consultants who has both taken a gap year and directly supported students in international education as a gap year program leader and director of study abroad. Susan utilizes her personal & professional experience to match clients with unique gap experiences that align with their unique interests and personal goals.

About Susan»

Free to Roam Gap Year Founder on a scouting trip to Seoul, South Korea

Gap Year Consultant, Susan Staley


“After finishing up my first year of college and reflecting on that time, I am so incredibly grateful that I took a gap year and had the opportunity to do so. The experiences I had during that time really prepared me for moving so far away to school and for being out in the world on my own. I am also so grateful that I had such a great guide to lead me through the process, you really helped me make the most of my gap year and I will be forever thankful for your guidance.”

Josie Herring — Gap Year Alum 2021-2022


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