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For an adult student, there’s more to going back to school than studying. Learn to set goals, search for information, and decide what steps you need to take to make your return to school a successful one.
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How to Get Your High School Diploma in Alberta

If you left high school early, if you need a few more credits or better marks, or if you attended school in a country with different requirements, you might want to consider upgrading or finishing high school.
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Mature Students: Make Your Back to School Plan

Make your own back to school plan to help you reach your goals for becoming a student again.
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Mature Students: Are You Ready to Be Successful in School?

Complete this exercise to help you identify the things in life that might keep you from being successful in your return to school.
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Going Back to School: Fitting Everything In

Time is your most precious resource. Think about how you spend your time now, and how you could free up the time you need to succeed at school.
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Mature Students: Get the Support You Need

Find out how to get the help and support you'll need to manage the challenges of going back to school as an adult.
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“What is it like to go back to school as a mature student?”
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Mature Students: Finding Child Care for Your Kids

Finding quality child care will give you the peace of mind to help you succeed in school.
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Balancing School and Family at an Indigenous Peoples College (2:48)

Teneille is studying to be a nurse at an Indigenous Peoples College. Learn about her experience balancing home and academic life while studying in a small classroom setting.

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