Jobs in North America

Aupair Experience Review: Hello! My name is Awa Boye, and I am a 24-year-old from Senegal. I come from a large polygamous family where my father has three wives and 18 children, and my mother is the first wife with 10 children. Growing up in such a large family, I’ve always been surrounded by children and I absolutely adore them. I have several nieces and nephews, and I know how to care for children of all ages. I’ve always felt that being part of a family is essential, and that’s what I value most in life. I have more than 500 hours of experience caring for children. I’ve looked after my younger siblings, nieces, and nephews, especially when their mothers are working. I truly enjoy spending time with children, teaching them, playing with them, and making sure they feel loved and safe. I understand that every child has their own needs, and I am fully committed to creating a positive, supportive environment for them to thrive in. In addition to my childcare experience, I’m very family-oriented. I believe that being a part of a family is not just about looking after the children; it's about becoming a member of that family, contributing to the household, and sharing love and care with everyone. I want to be more than just an aupair—I want to be like an older sister or aunt to the children, building a real bond with them. I am eager to improve my English and experience life in a different culture, which is why I am excited about the opportunity to join a family where I can both help with childcare and continue my personal growth. I am open to traveling and starting my journey as soon as possible. *Aupair Experience:* - More than 500 hours of childcare experience - Passion for working with children and making sure they are happy and healthy - Willing to be a part of a family, not just an aupair, and help in all areas of daily life - Looking forward to enhancing my English and learning more about other cultures I would be delighted to join your family as an aupair and contribute to creating a warm and positive home environment.

I joined Augusta about a year after graduating with a major in secondary education and biology. I had worked at several other summer camps and found them to be fun jobs that were memorable, sociable, healthy, and useful for my future (in many ways!). I wasn't expecting to be at Augusta for more than a summer, though the philosophies/ideas/community/programs of Augusta were so incredibly different from what I had experienced elsewhere as a camper or counselor and they had a significant impact on my life - personally and professionally. There is SO much to learn there, and most of the things I found more useful and powerful than what I had learned through my entire undergraduate degree. The community they created was mature, passionate, creative -- it was amazing. While it was hands down the hardest job I had had in my life, it was the most life changing and fulfilling, and when I left I immediately knew I needed to return to counsel again; there was so much left to learn and do.