Mein Gastvater hat mich beim Wettbewerb für das Au Pair des Jahres beworben. Dazu musste er einen 150 Wörter langen Aufsatz schreiben (siehe unten). Heute kam Post und ich bin nominiert. Ob Ich gewinne oder nicht ist nebensächlich, die vielen postitiven Fremdwörter im Aufsatz, welche sich nur mit meinem Wörterbuch übersetzen lassen, sind echt klasse. Ich freue mich sehr, dass ich in der Verde Familie so gut aufgenommen wurde.
Jens is an excellent choice as an Au Pair for my 15 year old son David. Jens has an outstanding character and he is an exceptional role model. Jens is well received by our extended family members and friends and he is well respected among his Au Pair peers. Jens has made a real difference in all of our lives and he has made substantive contributions to the moral character and attitude of his charge, my 15 year old son David. In return, Jens has benefitted immeasurably, and similarly, from his interactions with his host family.
Since his arrival in Canton, CT on April 30, 2010, Jens has been a natural fit and has seamlessly integrated into our family lives and daily routines. Jens is an exceptional problem solver and has been deeply involved in all aspects of family life from planning and executing “fun” trips and outings to participating in household management activities, supervision of David’s homework regimen, other entertainment and just plain being a “big brother” to David that involves a wide range of emotions that cut across the spectrum from joy and fun to focus and self regulation and self awareness. Furthermore, the rapidity with which Jens has increased his knowledge and understanding of the English language is astounding and impressive and therefore helpful to the host family at large. Jens has also attempted to impart, very patiently I might add, an understanding of his native tongue on his host family which is greatly appreciated.
Jens is eager to perform in his role as Au Pair and he always meets his obligations and fulfills his promises. Jens has provided his host family with an in-depth introduction to the German Culture and is always willing to share a story or photo or include his host family in his skype conversations with his natural family in Germany. Jens is a very bright and inquisitive fellow who is always eager to contribute to family discussions and listen to new information. Jens has an outstanding intellect and he is a marvelous board and other strategy game player….many times outwitting his English speaking hosts using his second language (which is our first) to engage in the competitions and many times win.
Jens is a pleasure to have in our home and a great asset. After Jens finishes his assignment in Canton, CT we plan on staying in touch and visiting with Jens and his family in the future in Germany ….in fact, Jens will be a part of our lives for the rest of our lives. Jens has also added a new cross cultural dimension to our lives that, heretofore had not been experienced by us, namely an introduction to other Au Pair personalities from amongst his Au Pair peers. In short, because of Jen’s convivial personality, Jens has provided an invaluable stream of new faces and personalities from many regions of the world and from many walks of life. This cross cultural experience has enriched our lives and introduced us to new ideas and people that would have otherwise been unavailable without Jens serving as a cultural bridge.
In summary, Jens is an outstanding person with an incredible amount of integrity who has made an indelible mark on his host family and many excellent contributions that have enriched our lives and broadened the horizons of our entire family and therefore Jens should be considered a top contender for the Au Pair of the Year Award.
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