<p>I also thought college and would have had her miss that! Of course she should go, I’ll bet her HS will be thrilled one of their students has this opportunity- most college students don’t even get to do this. Even if they won’t excuse the absence she should go- our district is cracking down on those, but it’s 10 days before truancy laws kick in. This trip comes at a good time- well before semester’s end or college apps are due. October is a big month for many medical specialties to hold conferences.</p>