Where Our Students Were Accepted

Options Solutions wants to extend heartfelt congratulations to all our students who were accepted to the universities and colleges of their choice. This year, our students received acceptances to the following schools: US Arizona State University, Babson, Barnard, Berkeley, Boston College, Boston University, Brandeis, Brown, Cal Lutheran, Carnegie Mellon, Chapman, Claremont McKenna, Colgate, Cornell, Duke, [...]

Celebrating Women in Science

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the first woman’s trip into space, the H. R. MacMillan Centre in Vancouver is hosting a series of lectures that are tailored to high school girls and first-year university students who are interested in pursuing a career in science. The lectures feature prominent women from both the science [...]

University of Victoria Information Session – March 6, 2013

Join us as we host Tracey Burdock, Admissions Liaison from the University of Victoria, at our South Granville office location on Wednesday, March 6 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM. Tracey will be giving a general presentation to all parents and students interested in UVic, and will cover topics ranging from programs, co-operative education and scholarships, to [...]

Options Solutions Guest Student Blogger – Managing Depression

Depression. Sounds intimidating, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, it is a very real concern for university students and can deeply affect you or your friends’ wellness if left unacknowledged. Depression related to stress and other coming of age problems is common among us fresh-faced young adults stepping into new environments. Thankfully, stress-related depression can be managed through [...]

Options Solutions Guest Student Blogger – Roommate Drama – Part 1: “What’s Lysol?”

You thought high school was over, but looks like the drama has followed you to university. Your roommate is driving you up the wall. You have no idea how you are going to spend six more months with this person. Your brain is about to explode. Have no fear, help is here! This is the [...]

Options Solutions Guest Student Blogger – What’s a Salad Bar?

Tater tots. Calzones. Perogies. Bacon. Kraft Dinner. Bacon. White cheddar Kraft Dinner. Bacon. Perogie meat lovers pizza. Chicken strips. Did I mention bacon? Eating well at university is a challenge, especially when you’re living in residence and the cafeteria offers BACON every morning. When you walk into the cafeteria at eight in the morning, dreading [...]

UBC Enrolment Up for 2012/2013 School Year

With the expansion of their enrolment policy beyond only GPA to a new, more “personalized service model” for first-year undergraduates, the University of British Columbia (UBC) admitted 6,324 new students to both its campuses, a four percent overall increase from last year. Of those admitted, nearly 3,800 students are from BC secondary schools.   In [...]

Options Solutions Guest Student Blogger – There’s No Place Like Home

You spent your whole high school career waiting for this moment—time to move out! However, now that you are in residence you are missing the comforts of home. You wonder if you made the right decision by leaving. You wonder why your friends don’t seem to feel the same way. You wonder what your mom [...]

Options Solutions Guest Student Blogger – First-Year Packing Tips

You’re all packed, aren’t you? Of course you are. (Get on it). I’m sure you’ve covered everything like pre-washing all your clothes (because, no, you won’t have time during the first week), stocking up on Nutella (one tub IS enough) and finding a new home for your pet hedgehog. So, here is a quick list [...]

Options Solutions Guest Student Blogger – The Myths of First Year

1. OH MY GOSH! Frosh Week is the best! I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Frosh isn’t all it is cracked up to be. Don’t get me wrong; you’ll have fun. The concerts, contests, and sports games are a blast—but don’t be discouraged if by the end of the week you [...]

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