Sabbatical 101

When Jen and I first started working together, she had no sabbatical plan and was disappointed that she was going to be staying home for sabbatical. By the time she completed the Reignite program, Jen was excited about her sabbatical and had a solid plan in place to make the most of it. In this episode, we discuss: -getting excited about a stay-battical -creating a vision for sabbatical -setting b...

My guest on this episode, Anne-Lise Halvorsen, discusses her two sabbaticals in Michigan--one in which she relocated her family and the other in which they stayed home. Topics include: -considerations for sabbatical with a spouse and kids -relocating for sabbatical -taking a sabbatical where you live -funding a sabbatical -setting goals for your sabbatical -structuring your time on sabbatical Anne...

In this episode I chat with my colleague, David, about his sabbatical in Florence. Topics include: -choosing Italy as a sabbatical destination -back-up plans -personal goals for sabbatical -finding work-life balance on sabbatical -setting boundaries on sabbatical -navigating Visa challenges and adapting to a new culture Give it a listen and live vicariously through David's sabbatical and his after...

My name is Bethany Wilinski and I’m an associate professor at Michigan State University. I had a life-changing sabbatical and I’m on a mission to help fellow academics do the same. I’m so excited to launch this podcast, which will be a resource for all things academic sabbaticals. This podcast will provide inspiration and insight into the sabbatical planning process, regardless of your institution...