AuPairWorld Blog: Focus on au pairs

Magali was an au pair for a year in San Francisco and then in Australia. In this article she gives you some tips on how to make a smooth return to your own country after a wonderful au pair experience.

Becoming an au pair of course involves moving to a different country for a determined period of time. But what if you’re in a relationship and your partner remains in your home country?

When is actually the best time to become an au pair - directly after finishing secondary school or after finishing university or some other time? We take a look at this question and offer some help for making your decision.

You probably know by now what comes with being an au pair, but what about the "after"? What happens when your time abroad comes to an end? Which is the best path for you to take? Here are some ideas.

These 5 tips will help you be sure to get the most out of your au pair stay and get you ready for all the special experiences that come when you take time off in a gap year and head to a foreign country as an au pair. 

Your au pair adventure has come to a close, but your language journey doesn't have to end there. Join us as we delve into practical tips and tricks for retaining the language fluency you developed while living abroad as an au pair.

Exploring life in a foreign city as an au pair is just one of the many advantages. However, it's essential to remember: each country holds treasures beyond its capital and bustling metropolises!

Are you in your last years of school, asking yourself what you should do next? Or have you already finished school and are still unsure whether you want to study, look for a job or simply take a break? Well, then there’s no better time than now to start travelling and exploring the world! 

For just about every au pair, going out into the big world is a time of great excitement: living in a new country, learning a new language, diving deeper into a new culture, creating connections with a new family… and why not finding a new love?

Are you unsure which host country would be best for you? Here are some tips to help you with your choice!