Readiness for Life after Graduation

Although guidance counsellors generally characterize high school students as well prepared for the next phase of their lives following graduation, a majority of students indicate that they could benefit from increased proficiency in technology applications, financial literacy, time management, communication and study skills according to a recent survey from McGraw-Hill Education.
The survey, which sought to [...]

The Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year

A gap year is exactly as it sounds – its postponing university or college for a year and spending that time doing something else. Some students simply live at home and work during the year, but others use the time for all kinds of adventures at home and abroad – teaching, volunteer work, outdoor adventures, [...]

Berklee School of Music summer program – Week 3

One of our former students, Renee Masse, is taking a break from her studies at McGill to attend the Berklee School of Music summer program.　 She has shared her third week with us.

Berklee Music-Week 3

Week 3 was quite similar class schedule wise, but Monday, I had an exciting addition to my day. In the afternoon, I went to the Vinx Recording Studio, and was able to record myself singing along with a track. The studio was very nice, and the equipment was of very high quality, but we didn’t have a lot of time individually as there were many people signed up, wanting a spot.

Berklee School of Music summer program – Week 2

One of our former students, Renee Masse, is taking a break from her studies at McGill to attend the Berklee School of Music summer program.　 She has shared her second week with us.

Berklee Music – Week 2

It has been another very full week here at Berklee Five Week Summer Program. Monday’s classes are larger, and broader. I had Survey of Vocal Styles, which focuses on the history of music, and showcases the key musicians of various genres throughout time. Afterwards, everyone has the same class together in the Berklee Performance Centre where we had Melissa Ferrick, who is a professional musician come and speak with us about her experience and perform as well

Berklee School of Music summer program-Week 1

One of our former students, Renee Masse, is taking a break from her studies at McGill to attend the Berklee School of Music summer program.　 She has shared her first week with us.　

Berklee Music-Week 1

Although the program has only been going on for a week, I feel as though I have been here for much longer. I finally feel settled in to this city, but the journey was slightly bumpy.

Study Skills Tune Up

Options Solutions is offering study skills sessions in preparation for final exams. These sessions will be of particular relevance to those in grades 10 as they get ready to face Provincial exams for the first time, but are beneficial to all secondary students.

Study Skills Tune Up Workshops

Options Solutions is offering Study Skills Tune Up workshops on Saturday, June 5th and 12th from 10:00 to 12:00 in order to help students improve their learning, understanding, and, in the end, their grades. Though students differ greatly in terms of their preferred learning styles and their approach to academic preparation, there are some general techniques that are guaranteed to produce effective results.

Facebook

As Options Solutions navigates its way through the 21st century techno-savvy world; we have embarked on the realm of Facebook. It was a difficult leap of faith into this social networking site. We bestow many warnings each year in regards to Facebook (“Effective studying does not include checking your Facebook page.” “If you wouldn’t show it to a parent or grandparent, it should not be on your Facebook page.” “Applying to a post-secondary institution is like applying for a job. You want to present the best you; clean up your Facebook!”), and yet we find ourselves, like countless other organizations, using it as a tool to disseminate information.

Facebook and Options Solutions

With all the warnings and negative implications that come along with Facebook; it is also a place to share and gather information freely. Facebook allows a forum to distribute information, both personal and professional.