We are excited you want to know more about our icons! Site-wide, you will find the familiar graduation caps indicating academics, but we have also added an apple icon to indicate independent scholars working outside traditional academia, and more.

Scroll down for a detailed explanation of our 7 icons and their meanings:

 

ACADEMIC (verified):

Confirmed academics have verified with SabbaticalHomes.com that they belong to one of the following communities:

°Academic Faculty or Staff (includes Universities, Research Institutes, and Museums)

°Graduate or Post-Graduate Student

°School Teacher (Primary and Secondary)

 

 

ACADEMIC (pending):

Academics pending confirmation have indicated that they are members of the academic community, but have not yet verified their status.

 

 

INDEPENDENT SCHOLAR:

Independent scholars are members working outside of traditional academia. This group of individuals includes writers, artists, philosophers and more.

 

 

CONNECTED MEMBER:

Connected members have referred, or been referred by, another SabbaticalHomes.com member. It’s a great opportunity to see how connected our members are to each other.

 

 

VIP: INNER CIRCLE:

The inner circle is a select group of members that imbue the qualities and spirit of the SabbaticalHomes.com community. These individuals have proven their dedication to facilitating the travel and housing needs of academics and like-minded individuals.

 

 

CONTRIBUTOR/MATCHED MEMBERS:

Contributors/Matched Members are those that have paid Made-a-Match fees. These individuals power the SabbaticalHomes.com community and we’re honored to have them.

 

 

DREAM SPOT:

Dream spots are handpicked dream-worthy listings ranging from destinations near and far.