Scotia Personnel Stories

Sharing your #scotiapersonnel stories, useful information for your work experience, & travel tips!

My Scotia Personnel Story: Marie in Virginia

Sep 24, 2017 | 0 Comments

My name is Marie and I am an au pair in Alexandria, Virginia. I have been in the States now for 5 months and I am thoroughly enjoying my experience. I decided to become an au pair because when I was home in Ontario Canada, I found that I never took time out of my busy...

My Scotia Personnel Story: Meet Daphnee

Sep 14, 2017 | 0 Comments

Raised in Québec with a background in hospitality, Daphnée recently made the move to London, England. How’s her new British life? You be the judge!

Travel: Why is More Important than Where

Apr 27, 2017 | 0 Comments

Travel is the plan. But where? You spend weeks agonizing over which country to choose for your year or months abroad: imagining yourself in San Francisco - enjoying trams, beautiful waves and second hand shopping. Or...

My Scotia Personnel Story: Meet Allison

Mar 10, 2017 | 0 Comments

Au Pair in the UK, Allison has been kind enough to share her experience with us today on the blog. We asked her questions about her host family, day-to-day life in England and general experience working as an au pair. Here's what she said! Have you always...

The Gap Year: Why Canadians Love It

Nov 21, 2016 | 1 Comment

A focused gap year is the road to self-discovery, independence and new adventures for many young Canadians. If you're reading this post you're probably considering gap year. Congratulations! More and more Canadians are taking the time to learn...