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    10 Reasons to Take An Unpaid or Paid Sabbatical

    Years in the same job can wear anyone down, sometimes to the point where the workday becomes a countdown to going home. This piece lays out ten reasons to take a sabbatical, paid or unpaid, and why stepping away can be worth it.

    • Academic Resources
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  • Taking a Sabbatical? What You Need to Know

    A sabbatical is one of academia’s real perks, a stretch of time to focus on personal and professional growth well outside the daily routine. But it takes planning. Here is what you need to know to make the most of your leave.

    • Academic Resources

  • Founder on the Move: CAA Conference 2019

    Founder Nadege Conger returned to the College Art Association conference in New York for a second time. With thanks to CAA’s Paul Skiff for the work behind the event, she shares what the gathering offered and who she was glad to meet.

    • Academic Conferences
  • Michael Stromme with Angie in Rwanda

    Member Spotlight: Michael Stromme, Social Entrepreneur in Uganda

    Michael Stromme found trustworthy tenants for his home while living abroad, turning his place into a sabbatical home for others. A social entrepreneur based in Uganda, he works with a range of charitable organizations, and he shares how it all fits together.

    • Stories & Spotlights

  • Pets on Sabbatical

    Many pet owners will tell you the hardest part of a long trip is leaving a furry friend behind. Planning a sabbatical or research trip with pets can be tricky, so we gathered guidance to help you keep your animals close and cared for.

    • Scholar Housing

  • Founder on the Move: FemmeQ Summit

    Sometimes you just know an experience will inspire you. Founder Nadege Conger listened to that instinct and took two days away from work to attend the FemmeQ Summit in Los Angeles. She shares what the event stirred up.

    • Stories & Spotlights

  • Founder on the Move: The Gift of New Friends Through SH

    One of the most satisfying things members tell us is how often a housing arrangement turns into a lasting friendship. Founder Nadege Conger shares the story of Barbara, whose email nearly a decade ago began exactly that kind of connection.

    • Stories & Spotlights

  • Member Spotlight: Pat Caplan

    We are proud to feature University of London professor Pat Caplan, a longtime SabbaticalHomes member. Pat and her family recently hosted a refugee from the Middle East through CARA, and she shares more about that work and her years in the community.

    • Stories & Spotlights

Member Spotlights

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Notable Member: Earthen Vessels Founder Brian Thompson

Founded in 1980 by SabbaticalHomes member Brian Thompson and Marie-Claude Thompson, EVkids has grown into a thriving Boston nonprofit supporting young people through tutoring, mentoring, college guidance and summer camp.

  • Stories & Spotlights