American pride oozes from each word I speak…
Category: Aupair Information
The process of becoming an au pair, and what an Au pair’s life may entail.
Saying goodbye to my American life
You get a strange feeling when you’re about to leave a place… like you’ll not only miss the people you… Read more Saying goodbye to my American life
Overcoming homesickness and culture shock
Living in a new country is an exciting adventure for new au pairs but the first few weeks of excitement… Read more Overcoming homesickness and culture shock
PACKING: what stays and what goes?
I dread packing for any trip and packing for a year abroad brings a stress I desperately did not need.… Read more PACKING: what stays and what goes?
Choosing the right host family
After you have completed your application, it will be reviewed by the staff of your agency and once approved you… Read more Choosing the right host family
Beginning your application
Once you have officially made the decision to become an au pair, have understood the requirements and have chosen an… Read more Beginning your application
Understanding requirements & choosing an agency
As with any job, there are requirements you must fulfill before you get the job. This is the same with… Read more Understanding requirements & choosing an agency
An introduction to ‘au pairing’
A few years ago, like so many people, I had no idea what an au pair was, I had never… Read more An introduction to ‘au pairing’
