I had no idea how many strange encounters an au pair must endure in the bizarre relationship they have with their employer/host parents. If I had a nickel for every awkward moment I’ve unexpectedly found myself in during my au pair year, I would make double my au pair salary. It’s just not a […]
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How to Prepare For Your Au Pair Year
How To Prepare For Your Au Pair Year About to go abroad for a year and mildly freaking out? Relax, pal. Check out these steps so you can feel a little better prepared. 1) Save up as much as you can. For a few months before I came here, I cut down on going out […]
Gift Ideas For Your Host Family
When you are staying with a host family, either for an au pair year or a student program or a language exchange, it’s always nice to bring them a gift in order to show your appreciation. It’s also nice to do this when visiting friends in other cities or couchsurfing. It shows that you’re not […]
How to Choose a Host Country
Wondering what the best host country is for your au pair year? If you’ve decided to become an au pair you may still be unsure of where you want to go. Which country should have the honor of being
Why Become an Au Pair?
Why Become an Au Pair? Being an au pair was never really part of my plan. Travel was. I had heard of au pair’ing as an option for traveling post-graduation, but
Things to Consider Before Becoming an Au Pair
Things to Consider Before Choosing Your Au Pair Life: I kind of made my decision to become an au pair on a whim–which paid off, because I love it! I went in blindly and hoped for the best
