About taking a leave of absence

Hi everyone,

I've recently faced some health challenges, specifically flu-induced bronchitis, which required me to take a 5-6 week hiatus from school. Thankfully, my professors have been very accommodating. However, with final exams approaching in the next 2-3 weeks, I am concerned about my ability to catch up and perform well.

I am currently contemplating taking a leave of absence to fully recover and return next semester more prepared. I am a sophomore at a target school, but I transferred here from another country, which required me to adjust academically and even repeat some levels. At 23, I’m aware I’m a bit older than typical undergraduate students.

My main concern is how taking a leave might affect my recruiting prospects, especially given my non-traditional path. I would appreciate any insights or experiences you might share regarding how recruiters view academic leaves, particularly in the finance sector.

Thank you for your help!

3 Comments
 

Don’t mention the year of absence to banks. They would view bronchitis as a sign of weakness and a liability. The best bankers have naturally healthy lungs 24/7.

 

Thank you for your reply. It will be for this semester, it will not be year-long. I think if they look at my transcripts they can figure out my leave of absence eventually. Would you recommend I accept somewhat poor grades rather than taking a medical leave of absence if I am considering recruitment?

 

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