I had never traveled overseas. At age 21, I moved from the US to Germany to be an au pair.
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"I had never been overseas, and it seemed exciting and new. Growing up in a small Texas town, my world felt stifling. I wanted change."
"I selected my top four countries to work in, considering my childcare experience. After many conversations, I decided to work for a German family."
"I did all of this without telling my parents, only confiding in my best friend and sister. I wanted this adventure and wouldn’t be discouraged."
"As my mom often says, 'Julie marches to the beat of her own drum,' which reflects my determination when I set my mind to something."
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