Australia - Rome Abroad

• How to Become an Au Pair in Australia from Singapore: Visa and Eligibility Guide
  For eligible Singapore citizens, becoming an au pair in Australia can be one of the most practical ways to spend a gap year abroad. Australia’s Work and Holiday visa, subclass 462, allows qualifying Singapore passport holders to travel and work…
• What I Learned About Myself by Taking the Long Way
  When I first started traveling, I wanted the safest option. The one with the map, the plan, the step-by-step. And honestly, that made sense at the time. But what no one tells you is that there’s a kind of magic…
• 8 Reasons Host Families Want You as Their Au Pair
  Living abroad as an au pair often raises the same question: why would a host family want a complete stranger living in their home? The truth is, it’s not just about an extra pair of hands with the kids or…
• Au Pair Program vs. Going It Alone: An Alumna’s Take
  Back in the spring of 2019, I was fresh into a travel obsession and hunting for any way to keep exploring the world. I started watching videos of other people traveling to see what they were doing — and whether…
• Why You Should Go Alone, Even If You’re Scared
  Yes — you should go, even if you’re going alone. Solo travel isn’t a consolation prize for people without a travel partner; it’s often the fastest way to learn who you really are, what you actually want, and how capable…
• How to Take the Leap and Become an Au Pair
  Taking the leap and becoming an au pair for the summer was one of the most incredible things I have ever done. Since I was a child, I always wanted to travel to the places I had read about. What…
• Matthew McConaughey’s Year Abroad in Australia
  The Story: Matthew McConaughey’s Year Abroad “Down Under” Did you know that as a young man, Matthew McConaughey spent a year abroad in Australia? After high school, the Rotary Club sponsored him to live “down under” with a host family.…
• I would drive 568.12 miles: A’s Memories from Australia
  This post was written by Ashley, one of our program graduates about her experience in Australia! Enjoy 🙂 It has always been a dream of mine to go to Sydney for New Years and see their fire work display in…
• A New Years to Remember: K’s Memories in Australia
  This post was written by Kelsey, one of our graduates who did the Australia program. Read on to see her thoughts about New Year’s Eve in the land down under! Three, two, one, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We shouted and cheered,…
• Which Program Is Right For You?
  Have you ever wondered which country would be the best place for YOU to travel? Sometimes it’s hard to decide! After all, we have 6 different programs and each has pros and cons. Some things that can affect your program…
• L’s Second Week Down Under
  What were you grateful for this week?Getting more confident in driving. What was difficult or challenging this week?Keeping up with busy holiday schedule and still being a little confused and new. Tell us about a “wow” moment you had this…
• K’s First Week in the Land Down Under!
  What were you grateful for this week?My host family made me feel welcome in a few different ways. Their daughter made me a welcome sign that I saw first thing when arriving to their house. The dad took work off…