I decided to become an au pair. I wanted to do something more with my life. I didn’t really know what I wanted to do, but I was lucky to have 2 friends who had done this experience before me. Seeing and hearing their experiences was great—and it gave me the idea and the confidence to do it myself. I had always enjoyed taking care of children. I was a nanny for my brother and his wife. I helped take care of their 3 girls. I was also a dance teacher—I would teach 4 days a week. And I taught a vast age range from 3 to 15 years old. So, I was very prepared for what an au pair experience might hold. Another part of becoming an au pair that I wanted to experience was a different culture. Growing up watching tv and watching movies.