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COVID-Era Leaves of Absence at Harvard College: Student Scholar Presentation

After Harvard sent us home in March 2020 due to the emerging pandemic, a substantial number of students decided not to return at all the following academic year. Instead, they took a leave of absence, or "stopped out." Why did these students leave? What did they do? And how did their leave of absence affect their college experience?

In this talk, Gabby Landry '22-23 will share original research answering these questions based on a three-part study of Harvard students who took time off during the pandemic. Please join us for a brief presentation followed by discussion and Q&A. We invite you to read Gabby's paper, which can be found here, in advance of the workshop.

RSVP to attend: https://www.abigailadamsinstitute.org/covid-era-leaves-of-absence