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Thanksgiving Tips for Au Pairs

by Marisa Lonic 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

Getting to Know Au Pair Aline from Mexico

by Marisa Lonic on October 23, 2024

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Want to get to know our amazing au pairs here at Au Pair USA? This week we’re bringing you an interview we had with au pair Aline (24). Aline shares all about her au pair experience, from the easy YES of matching with her host...

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Enjoying the Trip, No Matter What!

by Marisa Lonic 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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Halloween Safety Tips For Kids and Au Pairs

by Joy Lo 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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Au Pair Educational Course Requirements Frequently Asked Questions

by Joy Lo on September 12, 2024

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As part of the Department of State’s Au Pair Program regulations, au pairs are required to complete at least six semester hours of credit at an accredited post-secondary institution during their program year.

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Au Pair Important Information About Drinking and Driving

by Joy Lo on September 6, 2024

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Drinking alcohol and then driving a car is taken very seriously in the United States. Not only is it against the law, but it’s frowned upon in American society, not to mention extremely dangerous. Au Pair USA wants everyone to be safe and has a...

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Chinese Au Pair Layla Talks About Her Experience

by Marisa Lonic on September 2, 2024

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Most au pairs decide to join the program for a number of reasons: they want to improve their English, they are excited to live in a new country and learn about a new culture, and they enjoy taking care of kids. When Layla graduated college...

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Au Pairs Participate in Exchange Day 2024

by Marisa Lonic 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...

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Advice for Au Pairs

Au Pair and Host Family Teamwork for the Win

by Marisa Lonic on July 22, 2024

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During her first year as an au pair, Galu was sure she would extend her au pair experience for another year. After spending 12 incredible months in California, she was excited to find a new location to call home in the U.S. She began interviewing...

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How to Help Host Kids Learn Your Language

by Matt Wallace on July 8, 2024

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This post was originally published in November 2020 and revised in July 2024 by other contributors Sharing your native language with your host kids can be one of the most rewarding aspects of being an au pair! Did you know that, aside from your bubbly...