{"id":9438,"date":"2019-05-06T11:19:35","date_gmt":"2019-05-06T15:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/?p=9438"},"modified":"2020-08-17T13:00:26","modified_gmt":"2020-08-17T17:00:26","slug":"meet-sylvana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/cultural-exchange-stories\/meet-sylvana\/","title":{"rendered":"21 Questions with Au Pair Sylvana from The Netherlands"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/sylvana-and-kids-nyc-square.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/sylvana-and-kids-nyc-square.jpg 740w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/sylvana-and-kids-nyc-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/sylvana-and-kids-nyc-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/sylvana-and-kids-nyc-square-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption>Au pair Sylvana with her host kids.<br><small>Image courtesy of Sylvana<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meet au pair Sylvana from The Netherlands. Sylvana takes care of twin girls in New Jersey, and they have a very special bond! We asked Sylvana 21 questions about her experience as an au pair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. What is your name?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Sylvana van der Linden.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. How old are you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"25\"><li><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Where are you from?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>The Netherlands.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. What were you doing before you became an au pair?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>I was working as a receptionist. I was doing what everyone does &#8211; I was going to work every day and did what was learned, but I\u2019m just not made for that!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. How long have you been an au pair?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Almost 8 months.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Where do you live in the USA?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Chester, New Jersey.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. How many host kids do you have and how old are they?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>I take care of twins sisters and they are 6 years old. They turn 7 in May.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/sylvana-kids-hug.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/sylvana-kids-hug.jpg 740w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/sylvana-kids-hug-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/sylvana-kids-hug-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/sylvana-kids-hug-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption>Sylvana and her host twins are a match made in heaven.<br><small>Image courtesy of Sylvana<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. What is your favorite thing to do with your host kids?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>We love to do a fashion show, love to bake and do sleepovers. My favorite thing is to take them places they have never been and learn them new things, like Dutch words or let them try Dutch candy and cookies.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. What is something that your host kids do that makes you laugh?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>The faces they make when they do Snapchat and their sometimes sassy behavior!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10. What do you love about your host parents?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>They are very easy going, whenever I want to invite friends everyone is always welcome.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11. What surprised you about living in the USA?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>People are so nice, they compliment each other all the time. I can\u2019t even keep up with how many times someone told me how beautiful my hair is! Also, everything is so big! Not only the buildings and the houses, but also the holes in the doors of the toilet, the containers for your spices, and the meals you get in a restaurant. And I didn\u2019t even mention Costco yet- the amount of food you can get there is literally insane!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12. Where is the favorite place you\u2019ve been in the USA and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>New York City at Christmas time! It was always a big dream of mine to visit New York City in it\u2019s Christmas glory. I worried I didn\u2019t pick the right time to go because it was so busy, but it was amazing and better than I ever dreamed of!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/sylvana-christmas-nyc.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/sylvana-christmas-nyc.jpg 740w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/sylvana-christmas-nyc-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption>Seeing New York City at Christmas was on Sylvana\u2019s bucket list.<br><small>Image courtesy of Sylvana<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>13. What is your favorite American food?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>The donuts in NYC! I just can\u2019t go to New York without eating one. Definitely addicted!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>14. Have you made friends in the USA?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Yes, I have! I\u2019m blessed that I have met some amazing people. But I also had some struggles with some friends, and it\u2019s hard when you feel left out especially if you\u2019re in a strange country and you see your friends and family back home are having fun. I always try to be positive and try to make new friends.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>15. What\u2019s been your favorite cluster meeting?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>I cannot choose!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/sylvana-and-dad.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/sylvana-and-dad.jpg 740w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/sylvana-and-dad-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption>Sylvana\u2019s parents came to visit her in the USA.<br><small>Image courtesy of Sylvana<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>16. What is one challenging thing about being an au pair?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Being at your work 24\/7 and trying to separate work time and your own time.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>17. What is the best part about being an au pair?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Learning so much about yourself, improving a second language, learning about a new culture, traveling, having a second family, and meeting so many new people from all over the world<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>18. Do you have advice for other au pairs?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Be yourself, love your job, and if you\u2019re not happy, make a change. If it is a conversation, a change in your own behavior, or going into rematch, do what you have to do. A year is a long time if you\u2019re not happy! Travel as much as you can. Keep continuing making new friends and get to know more people.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>19. Do you have advice for host parents?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Spend some time with your au pair to make him or her feel at home. Show them places to learn about typical American habits, food, holidays, etc. If your au pair is happy and is feeling appreciated it\u2019s easier to stick around for a year and work hard. We do love kids a lot, but we also came to America to experience the country and the culture.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/sylvana-flag.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/sylvana-flag.jpg 740w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/sylvana-flag-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption>She has truly embraced the American experience.<br><small>Image courtesy of Sylvana<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>20. How do you think the au pair program has helped you grow as a person?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>It has helped me grow a lot, and I still am growing every single day. I know so much more about myself now, who I am and who I want to be, where I stand for what I really want in life, that I am how I am, and that I\u2019m proud of who I have become. I learned to appreciate what I have back home and home looks so different now, so beautiful and so good. I had to face very difficult and hard situations alone, I had to travel alone, and that has given me so much confidence.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>21. What is your favorite memory from being an au pair so far?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>I took a weekend class, and I was gone Saturday and Sunday from 7 am until 7 pm. 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