Anne

I don't regret for a second that I went as an Au pair to the USA . My year in the States has change me for life and it gave me so many memories, experiences and new friends. To take the step and really go as an au pair can be hard and I think the preparation course was a good way to adjust to the country.

My family lived outside Boston . They just had their first child and he was about ten weeks when I arrived in the family. The family did every thing they could to make me feel at home and I liked them a lot. They had a summerhouse on Cape Cod and we spend a lot of time there. To see a baby grow during a year is an amazing thing to see and experience. I loved him as if he was mine and I miss him so much now when I am back in Sweden .

During my year I had the chance to travel and I took a weekend trip to Canada and the Niagara Falls . I did some studying too and first I took an English course and I also went with my friends to a college in New York for a weekend and took a course in regional identities. As an au pair you get friends for life and my friends and I did so much fun. The year went by so quickly so it was good that I had an extra month to travel. This year is something that I will always have with me, especially since I took so many pictures.

To become an Au pair changed me to a better person and I will never forget my year. Why don't you take the change to go, it will be the best year in your life!