In this episode, we explore the complex, but often rewarding process of leavetaking for international students. Taking a period of non-enrollment can serve so many different purposes—from resting and recalibrating, to exploring new interests or tending to family. But as an international student, stepping away from campus comes with unique emotional and logistical challenges. Joined by Janet Isserlis, Assistant Director at the Curricular Resource Center, and Ah-Young Moon, an international student in her final year at Brown who took a leave during her own sophomore year, we unpack the cultural stigma, the fear of "falling behind," and the practical steps to taking a leave of absence.