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Founder's Feature - September 2026 Edition

By Melinda Giampietro

Throughout the academic year, Melinda Giampietro, Options Founder/President, will share some of her favourite things in her monthly Founder's Feature. Melinda loves reading, data, research, and following academic…

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Melinda Joins the Board of Directors of The Forum

Melinda Giampietro

When I received my first degree in education, I knew it would be my lifelong profession. My early career led me to many interesting roles and challenging opportunities.…

Options Solutions Program Feature: Wildfire Studies Program

Looking for a new undergraduate program to put on your radar? Our Educational Consultants are here to help! In addition to exploring popular, established programs, our experts are…

Behind the Mic: Key Takeaways from the First Semester of Admissions Office Canada

Melinda Giampietro

On December 24th, episode ten of Admissions Office Canada’s first season was released. I first committed to doing the podcast in January of 2024. It was a result…

Start You Desk Fresh in 2025 – Planners and Agendas for the New Year

Melinda Giampietro

Happy 2025! I love nothing more than a new year and a new agenda or planner. As an older educator and a master of executive functioning, I still prefer…

Post-Secondary Events Happening in January 2025

Looking for a way to get involved with your future university or college? Wondering what's next now that you've been accepted? This month we're featuring events happening all…

Founder’s Feature – January 2025 Edition

Melinda Giampietro

Throughout the academic year, Melinda Giampietro, Options Founder/President, will share some of her favourite things in her monthly Founder's Feature. Melinda loves reading, data, research, and following academic…

How to Make the Most of Your University Degree: Experiential Learning Opportunities to Look Out For – Part Three

In Parts One and Two of this series, we explored various experiential learning opportunities like internships, co-op programs, research assistantships, and capstone projects—all of which help students gain…

How to Make the Most of Your University Degree: Experiential Learning Opportunities to Look Out For – Part Two

In Part One of this series, we explored a variety of hands-on learning experiences you can pursue during your university years, including internships, co-op programs, fieldwork, practicums, and…

Options Alumni: James Acres

Melinda Giampietro

We have so many stellar Options alumni, and in our new series, we wanted to shine a light on a few of our past clients who have gone…

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