Just returned from my experience and I… Just returned from my experience and I would recommend it to everyone for personal growth. I was looking for a cultural program, that would give me the opportunity to travel, learn about new ways of thinking and improve my level of English. I came across several agencies, but what made the difference was certainly the service and how we were followed during the entire experience. Thanks to Silvia for her professionalism and sweetness. If you choose a good agency and a good family with the same values, you could have an amazing experience that won’t forget.

Don't recommend APIA is a company that sells very well and seems to help host families a lot, but on the au pair side, they are negligent. How is it possible that you have a person *working* in your house, taking care of 3 and 4 children simultaneously for 4.35 dollars an hour? This is not a cultural exchange program, it is slavery. It is not worthy for a person to work so much for so little. They justify it by saying that we receive food and a place to live: APIA does not ensure that the conditions inside the host's homes are decent. Au Pairs ended up with physical and mental health issues. I do not recommend APIA or the au pair program in general.

Never give up Hello everyone. I am currently being an au pair. I would like to share my experience so that I can also help other girls who may find themselves in the same situation. I experienced the rematch. It was a friendly rematch thankfully. I don't hide that the emotions I experienced were harder than I imagined. But it's up to you how much you want to commit to finding a solution. If you care, you can find it. And I had the support of the staff in Italy especially Silvia, she was phenomenal. She didn't make me feel alone, but supported. In the end I found the light at the end of the tunnel and soon I will leave for my new adventure in the direction of the new host family! Good luck to all of you!

Every experience abroad will become a… Every experience abroad will become a unique story to tell! You have to expect plenty of ups and downs, but I felt supported by APIA all throughout the programme. Part of this cultural exchange costs a lot of stepping-out-of-your-comfort-zone. Especially at a young age, this can be scary! Not just for me, but also for my parents. Getting introduced to this agency, through an event in my home country, not only made me feel confident with embarking into this adventure, but also gave my parents peace of mind. Their rich resources of professional knowledge and experience really helped me be prepared and enjoy my time to the fullest. I will cherish having had this opportunity forever!

It all depends of the family you choose… It all depends of the family you choose to go with. My LCC in California, Barbara didn’t help at all and she tried to screw me. I never knew why she had that hate towards most of the girls. But I’m very thankful that I could extend to another state and the people, my host family and LCC were incredible. At least they made me feel I can count on them no matter the comments with other intentions from CA.