1. Life interruptions and changes
1.1. Baby
1.1.1. Set a routine
1.1.1.1. http://www.franklin.edu/blog/strategies-for-going-back-to-college-after-having-a-baby/
1.2. Death in family
1.2.1. Find an outlet
1.2.1.1. http://college.usatoday.com/2013/06/21/opinion-how-to-handle-the-death-of-a-loved-one-while-in-college/
1.3. Divorce
1.3.1. Start small
1.3.1.1. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marie-hartwellwalker-edd/divorced-and-going-back-t_b_3813875.html
1.4. Relocation
1.4.1. Course Articulation (Credit transfer)
1.4.1.1. https://www.collegetransfer.net/AskCT/HowdoItransfercollegesandfinishmydegree/tabid/2880/default.aspx
2. Course difficulty
2.1. Too many courses at once
2.1.1. Don't jump into cold water
2.1.1.1. http://pauwwow.com/course-overload-students-stressed-from-too-many-classes/
2.2. Learning differences
2.2.1. Exceeding expectations
2.2.1.1. http://www.breakthroughlearningcollege.com/ld/
2.3. Virtual vs. Physical classroom
2.3.1. External resources to bridge the gap
2.3.1.1. http://mashable.com/2013/08/20/online-tutoring-resources/
3. Loss of interest
3.1. Seeking employment
3.1.1. Better personal networking
3.1.1.1. http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2013/04/22/5-mistakes-college-job-seekers-make/
3.2. Subject matter
3.2.1. Clearly establish goals
3.2.1.1. http://www.cmu.edu/teaching/solveproblem/strat-lackmotivation/lackmotivation-01.html
3.3. Newfound interests
3.3.1. Do some research first
3.3.1.1. http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/twice-the-college-advice/2013/02/20/take-5-steps-before-changing-your-major
3.4. Complacency at work
3.4.1. Not having a degree can be problematic
3.4.1.1. http://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2014/10/20/when-is-it-worth-it-to-drop-out-of-college/
4. Work conflicts
4.1. Overtime
4.1.1. Helps ease financial burden
4.1.1.1. https://www.brockport.edu/career01/upromise.htm
4.2. Added responsiblities
4.2.1. Building resillance
4.2.1.1. http://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/preventing-burnout.htm
4.3. Fatigue
4.3.1. Better body fuel
4.3.1.1. http://www.hercampus.com/health/physical-health/always-tired-what-causes-fatigue-what-do-about-it
4.4. Schedule change
4.4.1. Schedule wisely
4.4.1.1. http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2014/09/03/9-tips-for-managing-the-work-life-school-balance