As glamorous as the soap opera job appeared, Riegel had serious doubts before accepting the role.
"I wrestled with it for a long time," Riegel said. "I couldn't imagine giving up Harvard for anything."
Riegel, however, said she realized she could return to Harvard at any time, but the soap opera role was a one-time opportunity.
"I talked it over with some of my school friends and my Allston Burr senior tutor," Riegel said. "There was a lot of soul searching. That sounds dramatic, but hell, I'm on a soap opera."
Riegel is not sure how much time off she is going to take, but said her break will not match that of Leaving Las Vegas star Elizabeth Shue '85-'00.
"Harvard allows you to take a five-year leave of absence," Riegel said. " I will be back before then."
Although she is putting her career ahead of Harvard for now, Riegel is serious about her education.
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