Three Reasons Why You Should Become An Au Pair After Your Studies!

 

Did you know you can become an Au Pair straight out of high school? 

 

Yes, at the young age of 18, you can spread your wings and FLYYYY to any country that we offer and that you qualify for. 

 

 

We call this BRAVE. 

 

Yes, becoming an Au Pair abroad is one of the bravest things you will ever do. 

 

Did you know you can become an Au Pair after your studies too? 

 

Many of our Au Pairs are degree holders, and they actually LOVE being an Au Pair now.

 

Here are the TOP THREE reasons to become an Au Pair after your studies: 

 

 

You Ain’t Getting Any Younger: 

 

 

 

It could be your last chance to participate in a cultural exchange program.

 

Many countries must adhere to very strict visa requirements when it comes to the age of the Au Pair. Meaning, you can only be an Au Pair up until a certain age.

By becoming an Au Pair abroad, you open yourself up to new experiences that you will never experience elsewhere.

 

You will gain a second host family and mentally prepare yourself for the workforce you are about to enter after your Au Pair (or two.)

 

Do this while you are young enough to immerse yourself in a brand-new culture! 

 

Life-Experience:

 

By becoming an Au Pair after your studies, you gained more life experience, which will equip you to handle difficult situations with more understanding and empathy. 

 

Second language skills and experience living abroad continue to be a plus for your CV and are valued skills for getting your first job.

 

Au Pairs who have studied foreign languages or majored in a subject having to do with child education are also very attractive to host families, while the experience you gain in a foreign language or dealing daily with children can be highly relevant for getting your first job after returning from an Au Pair gap year. 

 

Become an Exceptional Au Pair: 

 

While studying, you can work hard to meet all the requirements outlined by our agency.

 

We will always advise you on improvements you can make to your profile and documents so you can stand out above the rest – we are industry experts and we are here to serve you!

 

We will work through your profile with a fine-tooth comb & stay in contact with you all the way as we believe in service excellence!

 

You can work hard on improving the following skills: 

 

If you are a driver, you don’t have to be a race car driver, but you need to be comfortable driving on highways and driving children around.

 

You don’t have to be an Olympic swimmer, but you will need to be able to keep children safe in and around water.

 

You don’t have to be the best cyclist in the world, but you need to be relatively comfortable on a bicycle, especially if your host kids want to go ride their bikes around the neighbourhood.

 

You don’t need to be a gourmet chef, but you will need to be able to make basic meals for the kids such as pasta or chicken fingers etc.

 

Experience with toddlers and babies under 2 is a massive asset to add to your profile. Many families are looking for childcare for their kids aged 2 and under.

 

By becoming an Au Pair after your studies, you unlock a world full of possibilities. 

 

You will return to Namibia or South Africa with a mind full of memories, a heart that now belongs to another country, and the passion and fire to enter the workforce – to make the world a better place!