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Joy Lo

Joy is a huge advocate for cultural exchange. She's lived across the U.S. and various countries around the world including the UK, Australia and Indonesia. She has a unique perspective on working and thriving in other cultures. She's been a contributing author on Au Pair USA program.

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Smoking and Vaping in the US

by Joy Lo on October 24, 2019
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While smoking or vaping is technically not against the rules of the au pair program, it is frowned upon in...
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Cultural Exchange

Una’s Journey From Au Pair Alumni to Tech Entrepreneur

by Joy Lo on October 17, 2019
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Au pair alumni Una, from Bosnia, came to the U.S. as an au pair in 2012. At the time, her reasons for...
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Brazilian Au Pair Fernanda Leaves Her Comfort Zone Behind

by Joy Lo on October 8, 2019
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Au pair Fernanda from Brazil has lived with her New Jersey host family for almost two years. Throughout her journey...
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Halloween Safety For Kids and Au Pairs

by Joy Lo on September 25, 2019
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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...
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Important Info About Drinking and Driving

by Joy Lo on September 12, 2019
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Drinking alcohol and then driving a car is taken very seriously in the United States. Not only is it against...
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What Surprised Daniela About Being an Au Pair in the USA

by Joy Lo on August 28, 2019
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Au pair Daniela, from Mexico, has always been passionate about spending time with children. She was excited to be an...
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Au Pair Nikee From The Netherlands Adventures Solo

by Joy Lo on July 22, 2019
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Au pair Nikee, from The Netherlands, spent her au pair year in New Jersey caring for her three host kids....
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Making The Best Culture Project For Your Host Family

by Joy Lo on July 17, 2019
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There are many tasks that you’ll take care of before arriving as an au pair in the USA, and one...
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Au Pair Taynan Calms the Chaos for This Working Parent

by Joy Lo on June 17, 2019
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Meet host mom Dalya of San Diego! With two twin boys and a successful career, Dalya knows how chaotic yet...
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How to Match with the Right Host Family

by Joy Lo on June 16, 2019
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Every au pair and host family match is unique, and we know that yours is going to be special. Are...
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