12/03/2015
GENERAL QUOTES ABOUT AP PROGRAM
“This all makes me feel proud of myself and I will never forget the experience. I love and appreciate what I am doing.”
Bame K from Botswana with the Dinman HF in VA
“I consider myself incredibly lucky to have this chance…to meet all the people I’ve met, to see all I’ve seen so far, to do everything I’ve had an opportunity to do and even more!”
Ksemia G from Russia with the Hobbins HF in IL
“I honestly can say that coming to work in the United States as an au pair was one of the best things I have ever done.”
Silvia P from Spain with the Nolan HF in MI
“I decided to go to the United States to learn [and] improve [my] English language, but you can learn more than just the language. You have the opportunity to meet people from all over the world, who you would never meet if you stayed in your country….you don’t just see the American culture, you can also share your culture with others.”
Stephanie K from Germany with the Marzo HF in NJ
“Being an au pair changed my life completely. The amount of things I experienced is tremendous! All these challenges and responsibilities turned me into a much more confidant person. The au pair program gave me the opportunity to grow [and] to learn.”
Taminy S from Brazil with the Gurwitch-Saal HF in NY
“I had the time of my life.”
Manuela K from Germany with the Goldman HF in MI
“I would like to say that I am so grateful to you guys for giving us such a fantastic opportunity to be Au Pairs, whoever came up with that idea deserves a BIG thank you.”
Olesya M from Russia with the Newhouse HF in NY
“I have the opportunity to share the culture and lifestyle of my country with my host families, neighbors and friends of my host families as well as other people in the community that I met.”
Violeta G from Mexico with the Alexander HF in GA
“The opportunity to become an au pair exposed me to a learning adventure and an interchange of cultures. I have learned to be more patient, compassionate, and understanding through my dealings with the children I care for…I have acquired a new sense of responsibility and have matured in many ways. I have also learned to adapt to new situations.”
Sara M from France with the Eggers HF in NY
“I would like to thank InterExchange for this program, it has truly changed my life in a tremendous way…I have been enriched with experiences of everyday life….I have learned to respect people for who and what they are….I respect diversity….I am not the same. I have grown so much!”
May-lee B from South Africa with the Newman HF in MI
“I believe that being an Au Pair was one of the best and most rewarding decisions I have ever made in my life and I am so glad I did it.”
Bettina W from Germany with the Matthews HF in MD