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When Cultural Exchange Transforms Family to Famiglia

by Marisa Lonic 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 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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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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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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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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Au Pair USA’s 2024 Top 5 Summer Vacation Spots for Au Pairs

by Marisa Lonic on June 24, 2024

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Summer is here! As an au pair, you may be thinking about using some of your vacation days during the summer season. Here are some of our favorite summer destinations to give you ideas of where to go and what to do! 1. Outer Banks,...

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Au Pair Cluster Events Celebrate Community, Connection, and Cultural Exchange

by Marisa Lonic on May 27, 2024

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Did you know that when you join the Au Pair program, you don’t just become part of an American family, you are also welcomed into a community of au pairs from all over the world? Each Local Coordinator is responsible for a ‘cluster’ or group...

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Top Five Reasons to Au Pair in Washington   

by Marisa Lonic on April 22, 2024

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We're talking about the stunning state in the northwest corner of the U.S., renowned for its natural beauty, fantastic coffee, and laid-back atmosphere. 😊☕️🌲