{"id":11311,"date":"2024-03-18T13:29:43","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T17:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/?p=11311"},"modified":"2024-03-18T13:29:45","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T17:29:45","slug":"meet-au-pair-usa-2023-super-au-pair-finalists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/au-pair-advice\/meet-au-pair-usa-2023-super-au-pair-finalists\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Au Pair USA\u2019s 2023 Super Au Pair Finalists!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>Au Pair USA welcomes hundreds of au pairs from 25 different countries each year. With so many talented, caring, and diverse entries, it was hard to select a few to feature as our 2023 Super Au Pair finalists. Here are a few who stood out as exceptional au pairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Isabela, 23, from Brazil (currently an au pair in Michigan)<br><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"404\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Isabela-M-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11313\" title=\"Image courtesy of Isabela\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Isabela-M-edited.jpg 404w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Isabela-M-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Isabela-M-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Isabela-M-edited-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tim, 21, from Germany (currently an au pair in New York)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Tim-2-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11315\" title=\"Image courtesy of Storm family\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Tim-2-edited.jpg 663w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Tim-2-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Tim-2-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Tim-2-edited-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mariana, 20, from Mexico (currently an au pair in Colorado)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Mariana-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11317\" title=\"Image courtesy of Mariana\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Mariana-edited.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Mariana-edited-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Mariana-edited-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Mariana-edited-250x250.jpeg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vinicius, 24, from Brazil (currently an au pair in Washington)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"688\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Vinicius-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11325\" title=\"Image courtesy of Vinicius\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Vinicius-3.jpg 688w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Vinicius-3-300x265.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Renata, 23, from Mexico (currently an au pair in New York)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Remata2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11326\" title=\"Image courtesy of Renata\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Remata2.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Remata2-300x260.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Remata2-385x335.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When matching with their respective host families, many of these super au pairs agreed that they felt a special connection with them during the au pair interview process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Since the beginning they were so nice, and it just felt right, and then watching my host kid\u2019s big smile throughout the screen made me say yes. -Mariana<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The au pair arrival is such a special moment for any au pair. For Isabella, she appreciated her host mom&#8217;s efforts in making her feel welcome and at home from the start. Her host mom took her to lunch, gave her a home tour, helped her set up her cell phone, and ensured she got settled in and was comfortable in her new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Vinicius, his host kids welcomed him by loaning him their special stuffed animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The kids gave me drawings and lent me their teddy bears so I wouldn\u2019t feel alone at bedtime. -Vinicius<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Once these au pairs got to work, they began bonding even more with their host families and exploring their new American communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>My host family is part of my family. I really love them and can\u2019t imagine being here with another family. I know for sure if I just came to the U.S. for a visit, I wouldn\u2019t have had this experience. Having a real family to be with and not just being by yourself is something that makes a great difference for me. -Isabela<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every day is rainbows and butterflies though, even for a super au pair. Some of their biggest challenges have been:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Dealing with temper tantrums. They pass, though. The trick is just to sit them out. -Tim<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I believe that this program is an intense process of maturation and development of soft skills, as well as a journey of new friendships and discovering the world. -Vinicius<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>When you participate in a year-long au pair program, you can expect to make great memories. For many of our super au pairs, those memories were so wonderful that they decided to extend their au pair experience (au pairs can decide to extend their programs an additional six, nine, or 12 months). When you participate in any cultural exchange program, especially the au pair program, core memories are made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>One of the best memories is the Christmas morning, it was a day of pure happiness!! -Renata<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>One time, my host kid was hugging his mom, then he said, \u201cfamily hug\u201d so my host dad joined in and then my host kid said \u201cMariana too!\u201d. So we all hugged. I really felt like part of the family! -Mariana<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Being an au pair can be life-changing. If you\u2019re thinking of becoming an au pair and wondering how to make your au pair experience a super one, here\u2019s some advice straight from the source:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Trust yourself, trust your gut. Try to enjoy as much as possible. You never know if you\u2019re making the right or wrong decisions, but you\u2019ve got to be able to deal with that. Be aware that you\u2019ll miss your family and everything you have back home, but the memories you will make here will be worth it. It\u2019s just one or two years. You can always go back home and pick up where you left off. -Isabela<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Really get to know your host kid and connect with them. Get to know other au pairs around to make friends from all over the world. Try new things, even if you&#8217;re afraid. Take chances and opportunities. Be flexible with your host family and always be open to help them and to spend time with them. -Mariana<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to get started on your au pair journey,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairusa.org\/au-pair\/\"> join us<\/a>! Au Pair USA has been welcoming au pairs from all over the world since 1989. We can\u2019t wait to help you find your American host family!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Au Pair USA welcomes hundreds of au pairs from 25 different countries each year. With so many talented, caring, and diverse entries, it was hard to select a few to feature as our 2023 Super Au Pair finalists. 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