Reverse culture shock: going home during covid-19
My two years as an au pair ended mid July 2020. I have had two amazing years on the east coast and the west coast but it was time for me to go back...
Why I decided to extend during COVID-19
When I first left home to become an au pair, I thought that I would only do it for one year, which is already really long. The longer I stayed here though, the more...
COVID-19 stories #12: “let’s be honest: IT SUCKS”
During these scary COVID-19 times we have to stay strong, however difficult it may be. Some of us are dealing with homesickness, some feel scared and others try to make the best out of the...
COVID-19 stories #11: ‘People aren’t taking it seriously’
During these scary COVID-19 times we have to stay strong, however difficult it may be. Some of us are dealing with homesickness, some feel scared and others try to make the best out of the...
COVID-19 stories #10: ‘We will get through this’
During these scary COVID-19 times we have to stay strong, however difficult it may be. Some of us are dealing with homesickness, some feel scared and others try to make the best out of the...
COVID-19 stories #9: “I am like a teacher right now”
During these scary COVID-19 times we have to stay strong, however difficult it may be. Some of us are dealing with homesickness, some feel scared and others try to make the best out of...
COVID-19 stories #8: ‘We all suffer from the same things, and that’s what gives me strength’
During these scary COVID-19 times we have to stay strong, however difficult it may be. Some of us are dealing with homesickness, some feel scared and others try to make the best out of the...
COVID-19 stories #7: ‘They are too independent and they don’t need me’
During these scary COVID-19 times we have to stay strong, however difficult it may be. Some of us are dealing with homesickness, some feel scared and others try to make the best out of the...
COVID-19 stories #6: ‘I had to return to my home country because of COVID-19′
During these scary COVID-19 times we have to stay strong, however difficult it may be. Some of us are dealing with homesickness, some feel scared and others try to make the best out of the...
About hot dog stands and verbal abuse
„Stop! That’s just not okay!” It’s that easy to call someone out for cat-calling. And yet it’s so hard. Why do we feel that we have to take it, just ignore it and pretend...