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Scholars are consistently making the world a better place through thoughtful research, observation, and application. Inspired by graduate students’ zeal for learning, we created our very first scholarship opportunity to cover one month’s housing costs for one graduate student traveling for educational purposes. We are…
Scholars are consistently making the world a better place through thoughtful research, observation, and application. Inspired by graduate students’ zeal for learning, we created our very first scholarship opportunity to cover one month’s housing costs for one graduate student traveling for educational purposes. We were…
Taking a long flight to another part of the world is usually a sign of exciting times ahead (sabbaticals, anyone?), but the process of navigating through the airport and getting onto the plane can sometimes be stressful – and sitting in a contained space for…
If you’re a Sabbatical Homes member living in the United Kingdom and you’re looking to share a home swap experience on television, BBC One is looking for you! The broadcasting channel is gearing up to shoot a new season of their program ‘Home Away From…
Whether you’re visiting a new city, state, or country for a brief vacation or for an extended period of time for an academic sabbatical, it can sometimes become overwhelming when trying to experience all that a locale has to offer. When you find yourself in…
We recently compiled interviews with several Sabbatical Homes members at the #MLA convention in Chicago from last year. We love hearing about all the ways that our members have used the website to connect with other academics across the globe for home rentals, home exchanges,…
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and love is in the air, and so we’ve picked out five of the most romantic cities in the world. Sure, sabbaticals aren’t necessarily supposed to be romantic trips, but if the city that you spend yours in…
Sabbaticals can provide the perfect environment to delve deep into uninterrupted academic research, but they can definitely be an adjustment when compared to a regular school schedule. We’ve outlined a few key points to keep in mind so that you can make the most out…
Your bags are packed, your accommodations have been set up, and you’re ready to begin your sabbatical. But wait – are you going to be using your computer while you’re gone? Your phone? These are all just rhetorical questions, of course, but we’ve broken down…
Whether you’re a museum fanatic or just someone who’s interested in learning about new places and things, museums need to be seen in person to truly be experienced the right way. Here are the top five destinations to check out this year. 1. Washington, D.C. …
