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Cultural Exchange

Understanding American Holiday Culture

by on December 17, 2024
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This post was originally published in December 2015 and revised by other contributors in December 2024. The holiday season is upon us!  Here’s a quick overview of holidays celebrated in the U.S. to to get you acclimated to some of fall’s main celebrations, American style:...
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Advice for Au Pairs

When Cultural Exchange Transforms Family to Famiglia

by on November 27, 2024
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Finding the right host family is crucial for any au pair's success. For Marianna, like many others, the prospect of moving to a new country brought considerable anxiety. "Before being an au pair, I was so scared to come to the USA and find a family that wasn't good," she recalls. "I was scared to go into a rematch and change (my) family or go back home."
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Thanksgiving Tips for Au Pairs

by on November 7, 2024
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This post was originally published in November 2021 and was revised by other contributors in November 2024. Experiencing American holidays is one of the best parts of being on the Au Pair cultural exchange program.  On the fourth Thursday of November most people in the...
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Life in America Travel

Enjoying the Trip, No Matter What!

by on October 21, 2024
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When Alexa (26) from Germany joined the Au Pair program, she was excited to match with an incredible host family with three adorable kiddos. After leaving her office job in Germany and arriving in the Seattle, Washington area in August 2024, Alexa settled in as...
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Advice for Au Pairs

Halloween Safety Tips For Kids and Au Pairs

by on October 6, 2024
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This post was originally published in September 2019 and revised in October 2024 by other contributors. We bet you’ve been looking forward to trick-or-treating with your host kids! Trick-or-treating is an American tradition straight out of the movies, and we’re thrilled that you get to...
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Cultural Exchange

Au Pairs Participate in Exchange Day 2024

by on August 19, 2024
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Exchange Day is a worldwide celebration of the power of international exchange. International exchange participants (including au pairs), community stakeholders, and organizations who administer exchange programs share cultural diversity and American customs, give back to their communities, and have some fun! Exchange Day is also...