The payment is extremely low if you… The payment is extremely low if you live in an expensive state. In the us if you don't have a car is impossible to move and there's no requirement for the family to give it to you. One weekend a month and one day a week is so little time to do things. It's a good experience but you depend so so much on the extras that a family can give you and it feels all the time that you have to be super thankful or you'll get worse treatment. So, to sum up, i think you should regulate the price and the schedule to make it fair for everyone.

Every experience abroad will become a… Every experience abroad will become a unique story to tell! You have to expect plenty of ups and downs, but I felt supported by APIA all throughout the programme. Part of this cultural exchange costs a lot of stepping-out-of-your-comfort-zone. Especially at a young age, this can be scary! Not just for me, but also for my parents. Getting introduced to this agency, through an event in my home country, not only made me feel confident with embarking into this adventure, but also gave my parents peace of mind. Their rich resources of professional knowledge and experience really helped me be prepared and enjoy my time to the fullest. I will cherish having had this opportunity forever!

10/10 would recommend I came to the U.S. in the middle of the pandemic and Au Pair in America always helped me and supported me with all the documents I needed for my visa. When I came to the U.S., I was with three families in three different states, had one rematch, and always felt like APiA supported me and had my back. Especially my last counselor in Nashville, TN was so great! She was always there for us Au Pairs, planned all those great and fun meetings and always helped us. The communication between her, the AuPairs and the families was great and she put so much effort into her work! I am more than happy with Au Pair in America and would always chose them again! 10/10 would recommend!

Let your dreams be your wings This journey gave me so much that I can't still believe I am living my dream in the USA. I am sticking with this quote: I'd rather look back at my life and say "I can't believe I did that!" Instead of sayin, "I wish I did that..." This is amazing chance to see and explore America, get better in English, experience American culture, work with kids, found a second family/second home and make memorable moments in your life. I am grateful to be called an au pair. Only what I can say...Dreams can come true, you just not let the fear of unknown to consume you. Go For your dreams!

Not as promised No enough support for the au pair, specially during the pandemic. The payment is not meeting the minimum per hour by state and some families excuse their wrong behavior behind "you are leaving in my house and I'm paying you". The whole program is promoted as the best exchange experience when lots of au pair are not even able to enjoy their free time because of very strict families that not respect boundaries or people. **I worked as an au pair in 2019-2021