Are You Worried About Managing School, Work, And Home Responsibilities? The adult re-entry students can be faced with many barriers when making the decision to return to college. Here are some questions to consider when thinking about returning to college. Why am I returning to college? What are my goals? Will my family support my decision? Can I juggle my already busy schedule to include classes, homework, and study time? How will my returning to college affect my homemaking responsibilities and my job? Can I make the necessary sacrifices to reach my goal? What are my options for childcare or taking care of my aging parents? What are my financial obligations?