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Join Melinda as she talks all things Engineering with McMaster University, the University of Calgary, and the University of Victoria. Listen as the conversation explores how different institutions admit engineering students, how to build a unique engineering degree, and how to launch from education to career with an engineering degree. Learn what students should be thinking about when evaluating different engineering programs across Canada and hear different hints for having a successful first year. This episode is for all students and families interested in applying to engineering faculties across Canada
Guests:
Dr. Emily Marasco is the Associate Dean - First Year Program and Associate Dean - Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility at the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary
Alejandro Torres, Recruitment Officer for the University of Victoria engineering and computer science undergraduate programs
Jodi Buckley serves as the inaugural Black Recruitment Officer and Career Advisor for the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University
Links:
https://schulich.ucalgary.ca/current-students/undergraduate/schulich-studio
https://profiles.ucalgary.ca/emily-marasco
https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/
https://www.uvic.ca/ecs/areas-of-study/index.php
https://www.uvic.ca/coop/explore-programs/engineering/index.php
https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/admissions/how-to-apply/index.php?utm_campaign=ug-campaign-2024-25&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_term=0001&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6orblMHmiQMVOwatBh0tpy32EAAYASAAEgLLRfD_BwE
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Join Melinda for unscripted conversation about the Macleans university rankings and publications and a discussion of Macleans’ pulse on educational issues. Talk with the people who track, research, and report the stories. This episode explores the history of the ranking, personal stories of how it influences students and families, and digs into its place in the post-secondary conversation. This episode also dispels myths about the rankings and where Macleans is going next.
Guests
Claire Gagne, Director of Special Projects (oversees education portfolio), Macleans magazine
Jadine Ngan, Digital Editor, Macleans magazine
Alyanna Denise Chua, @alyannadchua, Assistant Editor (oversees back of book section), Macleans
Links
macleans.ca/education
tiktok.com/@macleans.education
https://macleans.ca/education/methodology/
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Melinda, Candy, and Linea continue their animated conversation from episode two, digging deeper into the admission and recruitment conversation. This episode will make the admission process more transparent and more accessible for our listeners.
Guests include:
Candy Hui, Senior Associate Registrar of Undergraduate Recruitment at McMaster University
Linea Dacosta, Director of Student Recruitment at Huron University
Links for this episode:
future.mcmaster.ca
www.optionssolutionsed.com
https://huronu.ca/future-students/
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Get a sneak peek into the admission office! Melinda, Candy, and Linea have a dynamic, fun, and insightful conversation about the differences between admission and recruitment, the nuances involved with deciding who gets in, the most competitive programs, and what really happens when a university is deciding who gets in and why.
Guests include:
Candy Hui, Senior Associate Registrar of Undergraduate Recruitment at McMaster University
Linea Dacosta, Director of Student Recruitment at Huron University
Links for this episode:
future.mcmaster.ca
www.optionssolutionsed.com
https://huronu.ca/future-students/
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Welcome to Episode One!! Samantha Falk, longtime Canadian broadcast journalist and Owner of Samantha Falk Communications, interviews Melinda Giampietro, host of Admissions Office Canada. Listen in for a lively conversation about Melinda’s background, why she started the podcast, who should listen, and hints for all families navigating the post-secondary admission process.
Guest
Samantha Falk, Longtime Canadian broadcast journalist and Owner of Samantha Falk Communications
Links
www.optionssolutionsed.com/podcast
https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/our-team/melinda-giampietro/
https://www.samfalk.com/about
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Official trailer for Admissions Office Canada with Melinda Giampetro, presented by Options Solutions.
Look for the first episode coming late October!
