Adult Education
So you have made the decision to go back to school as an adult student – CONGRATULATIONS!
You are definitely headed in the right direction and have made the choice to improve your well being and better your way of life. By making this decision, setting some goals and working hard to achieve them, you have begun a new, challenging and rewarding journey and the staff at STAR Catholic Outreach are proud to be a part of it.
Going back to school as an adult student can be both exciting and a little scary. You may have some doubts or fears but learning as an adult has some real advantages. Life experiences that you as an adult have experienced through the years make it easier to relate to educational material and you can often see the connections between things more readily than a younger student would. Believe it or not, although you may have been out of school for awhile, you have been learning new skills every day in everything you do!
However, there are as an adult student a lot of things that need to be taken into consideration such as trying to juggle a full-time job, a family and homework all at the same time. These upcoming challenges you will face are challenges others face as well. As difficult as it may seem, remember; you are not alone! There are several resources available to help you achieve your educational goals and help you overcome and deal with these obstacles.
Adult Back to School Planner
Click on the following link to view a booklet which was created by the Government of Alberta as part of a “Planning Series” for adults who are planning to go back to school. It is meant to increase personal management, learning and work exploration and improve your ability to make important every day decisions. This booklet contains a lot of very useful information which can be applied to each and every different situation. Happy reading! Adult Back to School Planner
Alberta Children’s Services
If you have a family at home and wish to attend school and require childcare, Alberta Children’s Services offer child care subsidies. You may contact them directly at (780) 422-3004 or to view their website click www.child.gov.ab.ca.
Some helpful tips for keeping on top of things are:
- Keep a positive attitude
- Keep yourself healthy by eating right and exercising on a regular basis
- Stay organized – this will help reduce stress in your life
- Set weekly goals and reward yourself once goals have been completed
- Be realistic! Expecting too much of yourself can create stress and become a problem
Stay focused on your educational goals and dreams of bettering your lifestyle. You have taken the first step and you have a whole bright future ahead of you.
Remember, the staff at STAR Catholic Outreach are here for your support and to help you along the way.
GOOD LUCK!
