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[TAKE OUR CAREER TRAINING READINESS KIT](https://yourcareerexploration.ca/?lead_src=w-cta-box&mid=18419) Live Chat   Tour   Ask   Explore   - [All Campuses](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/national) - [Montreal French](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/montreal-fr) - [Montreal](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/montreal) - [Ottawa](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/ottawa) - [Toronto](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/toronto) - [Winnipeg](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/Winnipeg) - [Herzing Skilled Trades Training](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades) - [Kompass Professional Development](https://blog.herzing.ca/kompass-online-training) #### SELECT A CATEGORY: - Categories - [All Campuses](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/national) - [Montreal French](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/montreal-fr) - [Montreal](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/montreal) - [Ottawa](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/ottawa) - [Toronto](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/toronto) - [Winnipeg](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/Winnipeg) - [Herzing Skilled Trades Training](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades) - [Kompass Professional Development](https://blog.herzing.ca/kompass-online-training) ## All Training Posts ## [Going Back to School as an Adult? Overcoming 4 Common Concerns](https://blog.herzing.ca/going-back-to-school-as-an-adult-overcoming-4-common-concerns) [![A group of adult students in a classroom](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/iStock-876962454.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/going-back-to-school-as-an-adult-overcoming-4-common-concerns) Feb 28, 2022, 9:04:56 AM *Updated December 2025* Does this sound familiar? You’ve been out of school for a (possibly long) while, you’re dissatisfied with the way things are, and you want to pursue additional training so you can get on a more meaningful path. You know that enrolling in a college program is a great way to learn new skills and enhance your value in the job market. But something’s holding you back. Going to college as a mature learner can seem intimidating, but thousands of people do it every year. According to [government data](https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=3710001501&_ga=2.92872661.997637107.1645561577-1643870698.1645561577), roughly one-quarter of students pursuing diplomas at Canadian colleges in 2023-2024 were over the age of 25. In this post, we tackle the four biggest concerns shared by many adults just like you who are pondering going back to school. Keep reading to see how you can overcome the obstacles and achieve your goals.   [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/going-back-to-school-as-an-adult-overcoming-4-common-concerns) ## [What to Expect at Your Herzing College Admissions Interview](https://blog.herzing.ca/what-to-expect-at-your-herzing-college-admissions-interview) [![Herzing admissions advisor Cheylynn Plese](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Cheylyyn.jpeg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/what-to-expect-at-your-herzing-college-admissions-interview) May 19, 2020, 2:18:37 PM *Cheylynn Plese has been an admissions advisor at Herzing College for 10 years* The college admissions interview. It's a major source of stress for students all over the world. Most people are afraid of being judged and rejected...or pressured to make a decision about enrolment before they're truly ready. Going back to school is a big life move. It often comes with feelings of anxiety around academic performance, tuition costs, and balancing time between work, family, and classes. 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