Trying to be cool: Are these people really my friends?
Author: Plusle Being lonely was one of the worst feelings in school and I hated it. The worst part about it was that I didn’t know what I could do…
Enter our Youth Video Contest!
DEADLINE EXTENSION: New deadline is February 13, 2017 at 9am. Are you interested in video production or animation? What about making a difference in our community? ConnecTeen is looking for…
5 lessons I’ve learned from high school
High school is an integral part of growing up. It’s the backdrop to all iconic teen movies, and the center of any teenager’s life. As a university student, I’ve begun…
So you’ve finished high school… what’s next?
Author: Plusle Can you believe it? Time goes by so quickly. Congratulations! You’re graduating. Its nerve racking knowing that this is it. That once you walk the stage you’re finished.…
Girls are bullying me.
That’s awful to hear! It can be really tough being forced to be surrounded around people who are mean to you. When you're in school, it seems like bullying is…
Is calling ConnecTeen free?
Yes! ConnecTeen is a free confidential peer support service for teens in the Calgary and other areas as well. If you ever have a question or something you want to talk…
I really miss my best friends and I have their phone number but ever since they reached Junior high i feel nervous talking to them because I don’t know if they changed.
"What if they decided they don't want to be my friends anymore? I really miss them but I don't want them to change to bad people just like some of…
Need a job? What experience do you have?
Author: Plusle You know what I hate? When I see job postings that say they need things like “Looking for individual age 18 years with 20 years of experience”. Okay.…
‘Grad’ to be leaving
Author: Plusle Three years have gone by fast, and you’re finally at the end. Congratulations! You’re graduating. How does it make you feel? What are your memories like? What did…
My ex is older than me and leaving for high school. We just broke up and he started telling everyone I had sex with him when I didn’t…What should I do?
Break ups are the worst sometimes. It feels like your heart is being ripped out of your chest because you still care so much for that person but you can’t…
