Four au pairs discuss the importance of the Au Pair Program educational component.
Is “everything bigger in Texas”? That’s one common saying associated with the Southern U.S. state. While it may not literally be true, one can say that Texas has its own distinct personality – one of the largest personalities of any state in the country. This...
Au pairs come to the United States for a variety of reasons: learning about U.S. culture, making an impact on the communities in which they live, and making memories they’ll remember forever. Over the course of their program year in the USA, au pairs hopefully...
2021 was a great year for sports! This summer, we’ve seen football (or “soccer” 😂 ) tournaments in Europe and Latin America, and now the Olympics! After a difficult 2020, athletes are returning to fields around the world. Of course, sports entertain and promote exercise....
When you think of an American state with sunny beaches, beautiful ocean views, and lots of families enjoying fun amusement rides, you probably think of California. But all the way on the other side of America is another summertime beach destination that also happens to...
During the global pandemic, Au Pair USA au pairs made the most of a difficult situation and traveled locally.
Au pairs reflect on the importance of LGBTQ+ pride parades in the USA.
Au Pair USA talked with former and current au pairs about their experiences with LGBTQ+ acceptance in the United States.
You may have heard the term “origin story.” Superheroes have them; it describes how they got their powers. Maureen was our 2020 Super Au Pair, and her origin story begins in Germany. Maureen practices boxing and yoga, but her superpowers aren’t physical; they come from...
“What if my host family has a different religion than my own?” This may be a concern as you consider becoming an au pair. However, learning is part of cultural exchange. You should embrace all aspects of a new culture. This includes different religious traditions. ...