Surprise and self-discovery: Victoria and Jordan’s sabbaticals at RC - Blog - Recurse Center

We chatted with two alums who came to RC for a professional sabbatical about what they wanted out of the retreat, how their batches actually unfolded, and the impact it’s had on their lives since then.

Surprise and self-discovery: Victoria and Jordan’s sabbaticals at RC Sydney Lefevre Jan 30, 2023 Having established that you don’t need to abscond to a faraway beach to take a break to explore your interests, you might wonder: Who really comes to RC on a sabbatical? What do they do when they’re here? And, what happens after: how do you keep growing when you already have years of experience under your belt? I spoke with two alums who came to RC for a professional break about what they wanted out of RC, how their batch actually unfolded, and the impact it’s had on their lives since then. Applyin

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