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Being an au pair is the adventure of a lifetime, but it can be hard to decide if it\u2019s the right thing for you. Here are five reasons you should take the leap and become an au pair with InterExchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. You\u2019ll do what you love every day.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We know that if you\u2019re thinking about becoming an au pair, you love spending time with children. Your main job as an au pair is to care for your host kids full-time for one year. During those 12 months, you\u2019ll see your host kids grow and develop in so many ways. You\u2019ll be very important to them and your host parents- many of our host children say their au pair is like an older brother or sister to them. Remember, when you do what you love, you never work a day in your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You\u2019ll learn so much as an au pair with InterExchange.
Image courtesy of InterExchange<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2. You\u2019ll have support moving to and living in the USA.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Moving to a new country can be scary which is why we do everything we can to support you in your journey. With InterExchange, many of the details will be taken care of for you, like your round-trip flights and medical insurance. You\u2019ll also have the support of an InterExchange employee, called a Local Coordinator, who lives in your community and spends time with you throughout your year. You don\u2019t have to do this by yourself; we are with you every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more<\/a>\u00a0about the support you receive from InterExchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our au pairs form friendships that last a lifetime.
Image courtesy of Tracy Hanover<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3. You\u2019ll improve your English.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There is no better way to improve your English than to live in the USA and speak English every day. You\u2019ll be amazed at how quickly you learn the language from your host family, fellow au pairs, and other Americans around you. You may even dream in English at night!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You will practice English every day in the USA.
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4. You\u2019ll set up your future career.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Becoming an au pair has a positive impact on your resume and future career for so many reasons. As we mentioned above, your English will dramatically improve which is a very valuable skill to employers. You\u2019ll also become more flexible, mature, and responsible. Being an au pair is a wonderful way to make your resume stand out from the crowd and will create opportunities for you that you never would\u2019ve had before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your au pair experience will stand out on your resume.
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5. You\u2019ll have the chance to travel in the USA.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many of our au pairs travel throughout the USA during their au pair year. It is not uncommon for you to go on vacation with your host family or for you to organize a trip with other au pairs. You never know what adventures are waiting for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Group of Au Pairs in New York City.
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