A sabbatical grants a period of leave to a scholar in order to explore his or her studies in depth. But in order to realize this privilege, one must first submit a sabbatical proposal. A well-written sabbatical proposal should highlight your sabbatical goals, research what…
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Traveling to a new destination is exciting, but preparing for an extended time away can quickly become overwhelming. We’ll help you streamline your planning with these 10 helpful tips: 1. Investigate your destination. It’s important to know the basics when you arrive in a new…
1. Develop a plan Begin planning your time off arrange logistics, etc. 2. Don’t Lose Focus Find something you’re passionate about that you’d like to investigate further. Use your sabbatical time for growth and discovery. 3. Be Practical Know how much time you can afford…
Sandra Pearson has enjoyed different cultures, foods, and lifestyles around the world—and she wants to help you do the same. Pearson is well aware that accommodation costs can consume the lion’s share of one’s travel budget, but that doesn’t mean you should become “vacation deprived”….
IIE Passport is a study abroad resource for students offered by the Institute of International Education. You can search their comprehensive database by entering a program name, country, subject, language, level or term. Fulbright Web Online is an online community bringing together Fulbright students, scholars,…
Home Exchange Expert Blog Travel thrills Shelley Miller, the home exchange expert. She describes her personal home exchange adventures as the richest experiences of her life. Through her blog, Miller sets out to share her passion, ideas and knowledge for successful home exchanging. WanderingEducators.com –…
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by Dan Clements & Tara Gignac, ND Escape 101 provides a financially savvy sabbatical a road map. From budgeting for the sabbatical to helping you set up your travels, this book is a great read for anyone thinking about taking a sabbatical. Get your copy…
by The University of Alberta (Edmonton – Canada) (2006) One of the questions which frequently arises before taking a sabbatical is how to go about finding a place to spend the year. The answer, of course, depends to some extent on what you intend to…
by Elisa Bernick (2007) This book includes detailed advice about everything from sabbatical locations and finances to packing and preparations, vaccinations and visas, foreign schools, bilingual vs. immersion education, long-distance communication, medical care abroad, coping with homesickness, cultural differences, visitors, growing together as a family,…
Facilitating affordable academic travel for college students and scholars leads to new innovations that better our world. College is a place for problem-solving, thoughtful observation, discovery, and application. As a student, scholar, or professor, traveling is paramount to advancing research and collaboration. We created Sabbatical…
Taking a sabbatical is an opportunity for study, cultural immersion, and yes, sight seeing. Planning an extended trip takes time and if you are taking your family along, the planning grows exponentially. The good news is that family sabbaticals are increasing in popularity and there…