after freshman year, do a job you enjoy and that you can make a lot of $ from. there isn’t pressure to have an internship yet so enjoy your summer and make some $!!
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Au Pair
May - August 2018 • Madrid, Madrid
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
I would advise future au pairs to ask good questions about the expectations of the family and the behavior of the kids.
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Lawn Caretaker
June - September 2018 • Holmes, PA
What I liked
Time went by fairly quickly because we were always busy.
What I wish was different
The hours were rough at some points. I would work back to back 10 hour days in the heat.
Advice
Be prepared! Bring water, food, and anything else you believe youd need for the day
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Baby Sitter
May - August 2018 • Clyde, NY
What I liked
Everything.
What I wish was different
I don't know.
Advice
It was a lot of fun, but also a lot of work.
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Nanny
June - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
I loved getting close with the children I nannied and helping them have the best summer ever.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Nanny
June - August 2018 • Union Grove, WI
What I liked
I liked the flexibility of the job, and working with kids!
What I wish was different
Advice
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Nanny
June - August 2018 • Alexandria, MN
What I liked
I liked the children I worked with, and having the freedom to do a variety of fun things with the kids
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Keep kids busy, even if it's not really something you'd want to do.
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Nanny
June - August 2018 • Denver, CO
What I liked
I loved that I got to hangout with kids and do things that they love. I also love that I got to bring out my inner child by doing fun summer activities. I got to go swimming, hiking, and so much more.
What I wish was different
I wish that the hours would have been different hours, and get some time off.
Advice
I think that if you like kids and doing fun things being a nanny is a good job to have.
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Nanny
May - August 2018 • Bellevue, WA
What I liked
Flexible hours
What I wish was different
More applicable to my Field
Advice
Be open to finding and trying new experiences
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Nanny
June 2018 • Lewis Center, OH
What I liked
I loved getting to spend my days with two kids, 10 and 8, and getting to know them and their family
What I wish was different
I wish I would’ve been able to stay with them longer!
Advice
Really just dive in, children have so much to offer and it’s really amazing all of the good things they can bring out in you
