data-preserver-spaces="true">Most adult learners returning to school face a few challenges. First, academic schedules aren’t like a work schedule, because there are peaks of activity for exams that are often followed by breaks between terms. Since those who return to school have usually been working, this is a significant adjustment. Another challenge is that you’re no longer “used to” studying. Unlike the traditional work environment, when you must work certain hours and then go home, students must decide for themselves when to work. This study time (and the classes) are worked around any time you are working for pay. Not only that, but this time is self-directed, which work often isn’t. Third, the chances are that someone returning to school has family responsibilities or at least must maintain their home. With all of these competing responsibilities, it can be hard to keep up.