New year, new you! Well, at least that’s what I told myself just over a week ago. Now that we are in the second week of January, New Year’s Resolutions are starting to become a pain instead of a refreshing awakening. It’s time to bring in reinforcements. Mine is a cross stitch I created of [...]
Recently, I venture down to Mexico for a friend’s wedding and I was a bit hesitant to go for 2 reasons: 1) I’ve never been south of New York City in North America before and 2) I thought: Mexico in the summer, are you crazy?!? My ignorance took a beating when I found out how [...]
Living abroad for a year provides many memories that you will want to keep forever. There are some moments that you want to stay private, but others that you will want to share with anyone who will listen! What is the best way to keep memories while being an Au Pair? Here are the top [...]
Although the unemployment rate is 6.5% in Canada, many young Canadian adults find it difficult to land a job that pays well, has benefits and provide a sense of purpose. With many young adults going to College/University getting diplomas and degrees, there is more competition in the job market. Applicants need to make themselves stand [...]
By: Courtney Dotchin Becoming an Au Pair at the age of 26? Are you crazy? Well, sometimes I thought maybe I was…but the thought of not being an Au Pair and staying in Canada to move onto “the next step” is what I feared even more. My name is Courtney Dotchin. I’m a 27 year old Canadian [...]
Expand on French language skills, immerse into the culture AND eat amazing French food? Yes please! Going to France to be an Au Pair is a perfect opportunity for anyone who is looking to improve their French language skills. Anyone who joins this program has to have a basic understanding of French but will become fluent [...]
