About this episode

Ciara and Richard discuss the impact of CAO results on students and parents, exploring disappointment and alternative career paths.

CAO results day can feel like the future has been decided by a single set of points for students and parents alike. But what happens when you don’t get the course you wanted? Ciara and Richard talk about disappointment, alternative routes and the very non-linear paths that can lead to a career and a life you never originally planned. They Mess You Up, with Dr Ciara Kelly and Dr Richard Hogan, taking on the issues people struggle with behind closed doors.  Follow the pod and get in touch by sending a message on Instagram @TheyMessYouUpPod New episode every Wednesday and a Bonus Episode “Messy Bits” on Mondays!

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Ciara Kelly, Dr. Richard Hogan

Topics covered

• CAO results
• disappointment
• alternative routes
• career paths
• life planning

Keywords

• CAO
• points
• disappointment
• career
• life paths
• students
• education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: GoLoud

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