How desirable is DC to an AP?
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Anonymous
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I know DC isn’t NYC, “Florida,” or “California” but where do you think DC falls on the list? I’m mostly interested in opinions in regard to DC proper.
In addition to what DC itself has to offer, even just as a large metro area, there are so many other major cities an AP could travel to on a long weekend, easily. Does anyone mentioned that to candidates? Has anyone had an AP who was very (or at all) interested in the monuments and history, etc. of the DC area - either before or became interested during their year? Or even US politics? 
(I am a perspective host parent, when my kids are older, if anyone is wondering.) Thanks. |
Anonymous
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*prospective Oops!
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Anonymous
| We've hosted 5 au pairs and all have been very happy with this area. All take advantage of the free museums and sights. They tell me that NYC and CA are still very popular, but DC is plenty attractive. I know there are aps who go to one of these popular places during their second year, but I do not personally know of any. |
Anonymous
| I've hosted 10 au pairs, I find that DC is desirable to begin with among the prospective au pair population. Then when I explain how easy it is to meet other au pairs and make friends, as well as how many things there are to do that are free, the interest goes up further. |
Anonymous
| DC proper and in a very desirable location like Georgetown? It's definitely up there. DC metro area suburb is another thing entirely. I would say it's still up there, but not quite as desirable. |
Anonymous
| We are on AP #8 and never had problems matching. We talk about the proximity to DC (proper) for those who like the clubs and the burbs for those who like the nature. But one of the big selling points is the amount of APs in this area. Our APs find friends within days. |
Anonymous
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Former AP here.
I was in NYC and was perfectly happy there. I honestly would have hated it in Washington as I didn't have any interests in politics, museums or ... just the area itself. I visited for a weekend and it was definitely not for me. I'm sure you will find APs who are interested in coming because of what the other posters suggested, don't worry 
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Anonymous
| It probably depends on your pay. |