School & Stuff

School, friends, life after graduation – School & Stuff is all about helping you ace life as a teen. From study hacks to advice on friendships and future careers, this is your guide to navigating it all. We’ve got tips to make school life a little easier and a lot more fun.

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The Things You Only Learn the Hard Way in Secondary School

Nobody really warns you that secondary school is basically five to six years of figuring…

How To Maintain Your Secondary School Friendships In College
One of the biggest challenges of starting college is leaving your bubble of besties from…
How To Balance The Move From Secondary School To College
College is completely different from secondary school. In one way, that's great, in another way,…
What To Do When Your Friends Are Going To College And You’re Not

Whether you’re taking a year off to work, deciding what you want to do next,…

5 Things You Should Know About Transitioning From Secondary School to College

So, you’ve done it – you survived secondary school, nailed the Leaving Cert (or, at…

How to Set Yourself Up for Success This School Year

The start of a new school year always feels like a fresh slate—new notebooks, new…

Dear Missy: I’m going into secondary school in September and I don’t know anyone. What do I do?
Dear Missy, I’m going into secondary school in September and I don't know anyone. What…
What Comes Next After You Get Your CAO Offer

You’ve received your CAO (Central Applications Office) results, and whether they’ve met your expectations or…

We’re Hiring: Missy Editorial Interns

Do you love writing, social media, and everything digital? Are you the person your friends…

How To Deal With A Friend Fight
Whether it is a quirky hairstyles we immediately regret or accidentally liking an Instagram photo…
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