I’m Leizel Heunis from South Africa and I’m currently an au pair in Minnesota. Having been an au pair before, I’ve used different au pair agencies. Go Au Pair is really a great agency, the staff are always very friendly and ready to assist. \r
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As an au pair you have a Local Area Representative, who is there to support and assist you on your journey. My LAR is brilliant, she’s always there to answer any questions I may have no matter how ‘small’ I think the questions may be. If she's unsure about the answer, she’ll make an effort to find it, or direct you to the person who may have the answers. My LAR organizes wonderful au pair meetings/events, where you get to meet up with other au pairs in and around your area. \r
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Being an au pair is truly an awesome experience, Go Au Pair has matched me with a wonderful Host Family. I’m the au pair of two amazing 4 year olds. There is never a dull moment, we spend our days laughing, learning, acting silly and exploring the parks, zoos, and museums of Minnesota.\r
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I completely agree with R. Ruth, the Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, who said: “This (au pair) program is a unique opportunity for you to experience first-hand the culture and diversity that the United States has to offer.”\r
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