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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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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 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...

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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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Avoiding Scams: Staying Safe Online

by InterExchange Staff on April 18, 2024

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There are many online scams designed to trick people interested in coming to the USA as an au pair. Here are our tips to keep you safe and avoid being scammed. HOW TO AVOID BEING SCAMMED How to become an au pair in the USA...

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Meet Au Pair USA’s 2023 Super Au Pair Finalists!

by Marisa Lonic on March 18, 2024

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Au Pair USA welcomes hundreds of au pairs from 25 different countries each year. With so many talented, caring, and diverse entries, it was hard to select a few to feature as our 2023 Super Au Pair finalists. Here are a few who stood out...