Opinion
So you need to take a leave of absence — what now?
By Erin Walenta | April 24At a school like Tufts, where everyone seems to have it all figured out, alternative paths are not always discussed, or at least not openly. It can seem like there is one ‘correct’ way to have a Tufts experience, and that is to complete all eight semesters consecutively, graduate and either enter the workforce or continue in higher education. Or, even better, graduate early! However, for some students, this is not a feasible plan, and that is why Tufts offers a variety of different paths toward degree completion, including the option to take a personal leave of absence.
