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  • Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Andere Länder, andere Gedanken

    We were glad to answer questions from journalist Ümit Yoker for her Neue Zürcher Zeitung story, Andere Länder, andere Gedanken. It explores how scholars who carry their work abroad often hope a new setting will bring fresh inspiration and creativity.

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    Member Spotlight: George Williams

    As an Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow, member George Williams is leading a five-year international project on anti-terror laws and democracy. One of Australia’s foremost constitutional lawyers and public commentators, he shares the work behind the appointment.

    • Stories & Spotlights

  • Founder On The Move: Meeting Academics at MLA & ACTFL!

    Founder Nadege Conger was delighted to meet new academics and reconnect with Sabbatical Homes members at the ACTFL and MLA conventions in 2016. She filmed some notable members who stopped by the booth, and shares what they had to say.

    • Stories & Spotlights
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    Member Spotlight: May-Britt Stumbaum, PhD

    May-Britt Stumbaum, PhD, is a leading voice in international security and heads the NFG Research Group Asian Perceptions of the EU at the Free University of Berlin. Working to bridge academia and policy, she has published widely, and she shares her path.

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    Member Spotlight: Sara Brenneis

    Sara Brenneis rarely sits still. Her recent book, Genre Fusion: A New Approach to History, Fiction, and Memory in Contemporary Spain, examines how history and fiction intertwine in the wake of Franco’s dictatorship. She tells us more about the work.

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  • Sabbatical Homes Helps Scholars Find Affordable Homes Worldwide

    SabbaticalHomes connects scholars who need to find or offer temporary housing, with a firm commitment to reasonable rents. Founder Nadege Conger works to keep the site accessible across every corner of academia, and she shares the philosophy behind it.

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  • Sabbatical Homes Announces Scholarship Opportunity Recipient

    SabbaticalHomes is proud to name Samantha Gambling as the recipient of its inaugural Scholarship Opportunity. Founder Nadege Conger was inspired by the universal reach of academic travel, and this award reflects that belief. Here is more about the recipient and the program.

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    Book Review: You Can Take Six Months Off

    You Can Take Six Months Off is a new book by adventurer Tomer Lanis, and we recommend adventurous travelers pick up a copy. Can you really afford six months away with your family? The idea may sound daunting, but the book makes the case.

    • Academic Resources
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    My Favorite Part of SH is our Community of Members!

    The best part of SabbaticalHomes is staying in touch with our members, something we do every single day. People are often surprised to hear back so personally. Will we have the pleasure of meeting you at an upcoming conference?

    • Stories & Spotlights

  • How to Pack Efficiently

    Getting ready for your next trip? Packing is simple, but a few storage techniques make it even better. As always, pack for the weather, the location, and the activities you have planned. Here are our tips for packing efficiently and traveling lighter.

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  • The Berlin Adventure

    Germany’s capital is a cultural hub known for its art scene, nightlife, and modern architecture, shaped by a turbulent twentieth-century history. Berlin is made for exploring. Start with a currywurst, then dig into everything else the city has to offer.

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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.

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