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10 Airport Survival Tips to Keep Your Sanity This Summer

by Joy Lo on May 20, 2019

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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...

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Advice on Living Abroad From Au Pair Orientation Manager Amber

by Joy Lo on February 18, 2019

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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...

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Winter Driving Safety Tips for Au Pairs

by Joy Lo on January 21, 2019

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Looks like it’s going to be a long winter! The snow is coming down heavily across most of the country, and it’s an important time to prepare yourself for driving on snow and ice. Follow these tips to keep yourself safe when the roads are...

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Using the Buddy System as an Au Pair

by Joy Lo on September 12, 2018

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This blog is brought to you by au pair Simone from South Africa! Simone shared some advice for using the buddy system to make friends during your au pair year. What is the buddy system? InterExchange Au Pair USA knows that the success of a...

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10 Interesting Observations About the U.S.

by Joy Lo on August 23, 2018

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Living in a different country is a crazy experience where you’ll constantly be discovering new things! Au pair Maricel from Spain told us about 10 cultural differences she’s noticed between the USA and her home country. I have been in the United States for one...

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South African Au Pair Jacky Shares Her Advice

by Joy Lo on August 20, 2018

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Being an au pair is the experience of a lifetime and will definitely change you for the better. Au pair Jacky, from South Africa, reflected on her time traveling as an au pair and shared it with us: “Why do we travel, be adventurous, and...

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9 Important Summer Safety Tips for Au Pairs

by Suzanne Miller on May 22, 2016

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With summer around the corner, it’s a good time for au pairs and host families to discuss keeping kids safe during the summer months. Here are a few tips from the Local Coordinators in Atlanta, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Baltimore, and Northern VA. We encourage...

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Communication: The Key to Au Pair Program Monthly Contacts

by Jill DeMarco on July 8, 2015

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Communication is the key to any relationship. The more each party communicates the easier a relationship becomes. This does not waiver in the au pair/host family relationship or in their relationship with their Local Coordinator. Host Family and Au Pair Monthly Contacts Every month the...

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Communicating Concerns with Your Host Family

by InterExchange Staff on April 9, 2015

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Life as an au pair is an incredibly rewarding experience and the InterExchange Au Pair USA team is here to help you make the most of it. However, being in a new country and adjusting to life in a new household can be challenging at times. If...

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Dealing With Homesickness as an Au Pair

by Stephanie Willhide on January 9, 2015

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Homesickness – that uncomfortable, out-of-place, missing-your-old-life feeling that hits you while you’re adjusting to a new place, is a normal feeling that can affect au pairs and others living in a new culture. According to Dr. Josh Klapow, a clinical psychologist and an associate professor at the...