Being part of the academic world often grants the precious perk of sabbatical leave. This period of time is truly significant for the opportunity to focus on personal and professional development in a completely different setting from your daily workplace. It is not, however, only…
How Does a Scholar Get a Visa to Live Temporarily in the U.S.? Coming to the United States as a visiting scholar requires determination and the right connections. While in New York, SabbaticalHomes.com founder Nadege Conger spoke to Suzann-Viola Renninger, a scholar from Universität Zürich…
In February, SabbaticalHomes.com Founder Nadege Conger attended the College Art Association (CAA) conference in New York for the second time. Many thanks to Paul Skiff, the Assistant Director for the Annual Conference at CAA. He does so much work to make this event happen and…
Michael Stromme is another member of SabbaticalHomes.com who has found trustworthy and reliable tenants for his home while living abroad. His home has become a Sabbatical Home for others! He is a social entrepreneur currently living in Uganda working with a variety of charitable organizations…
Having the time to focus on your own personal and professional development – and even having the time to take a break from having to achieve – is truly significant. Being part of the world of academics often grants you this precious perk: sabbatical leave….
After working at the same job day in and day out for several years, people are inclined to become burnt out. The monotony and repetitive nature of many jobs can put anyone in auto-pilot, droning through their life with mild enthusiasm for things that they…
Have you just completed a successful sabbatical or did you experience the trip of a lifetime? SabbaticalHomes.com would love to see photos from your host universities, your sabbatical homes, or your sabbatical cities! Bring your adventure to the SabbaticalHomes community so they can take an…
Pamela Carsaniga, a SabbaticalHomes.com member from the UK, participated in her first home exchange where she spent one year in a Sydney, Australia home while the members of that household occupied Pamela’s home in London. During this year of home exchange, Pamela experienced some delightful…
Founder Nadege Conger never misses an opportunity to get to know her SabbaticalHomes members, so on a recent trip to Montreal, she met up with member Viviana Di Giovinazo in a cozy café in the heart of the city to chat and learn about Viviana’s…
Shep Steiner, a SabbaticalHomes member from Canada, shares his family’s experience and provides helpful tips to guide others through the challenges of preparing for an extended stay in France. Planning a sabbatical can be complicated and bureaucratic, but if you take it one step at a time, you may find that it’s not as hard as it looks. A few things to think…
