CAO 2026: Life skills key to preparing for college

It’s a big leap from school to third level, relieve the stress of the transition, have skills in place beforehand, advises guidance expert

Having some life skills in place before starting college means that there is one less thing to learn when starting on this new path in life. 

Starting college involves learning new life skills that are not only necessary for academic success but also for basic human survival.

Some students adapt quickly, while some need more time and support to get there. We are not born with these skills, but as time goes on, we pick them up, and the sooner we do so the better. Having some life skills in place before starting college means that there is one less thing to learn when starting on this new path in life.