As an au pair, you’ve put in a lot of time getting ready for your program year. You’ve had prep work to do before leaving your home country. Once you arrive to your host family, the learning continues. Here are a few tips for a successful program...
As you approach the end of your au pair program, there are several things to consider. The process for wrapping up your au pair program should be as thoughtful as the pre-arrival process. Extensions If you decide to extend for another 6, 9 or 12...
Phew, we made it through Thanksgiving! Most American families celebrate Thanksgiving similarly: lots of food and family and friends, naps, and more food. With December upon us, it’s a good time for au pairs and host families to talk about the upcoming holidays and plan...
While smoking or vaping is technically not against the rules of the au pair program, it is frowned upon in American culture. In fact, most host families do not allow smoking in their homes and will not hire an au pair who smokes, even socially....
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 experience it. Have a memorable and safe Halloween by following these safety tips. Trick-or-Treating Safety Talk...
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. Au Pair USA wants everyone to be safe and has a zero-tolerance policy for drinking and...
Becoming an au pair in the USA will grow your independence. At the same time, creating new friendships is one of the best parts of the program. Au pair Tammy, from South Africa, excelled at forming relationships with fellow au pairs, Americans, and her Local...
As an American expat living in Asia, I find myself on flights at least four times per month. Whether it’s a 90-minute hop or a 13-hour long haul across the Pacific, through trial and error I’ve created my travel routine to maintain my sanity throughout...
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.
Meet Amber, InterExchange AuPairUSA’s Orientation Manager! Prior to joining InterExchange, Amber lived in Japan for six years which gave her many amazing stories to tell. We asked Amber to share her experiences with us and also picked her brain about the advice she has for...