This post was originally published in June 2019 and revised in December 2023 by other contributors. Every au pair and host family match is unique, and we know that yours is going to be special. Are you unsure of how to choose the right host...
Congratulations! Your au pair application has been accepted! Your profile is live and available to interested families. You eagerly await notifications from host families excited to speak with you. Should you just sit back and wait? No way! Here are some of our best tips...
Before deciding to become an au pair, Super Au Pair finalist Nana was a kindergarten teacher in Japan. She thought coming to the U.S. would be a great opportunity to use her childcare skills, improve her English and experience a new culture. Since her arrival...
Super Au Pair Finalist Ariane from Brazil wasn’t even sure she’d be able to participate in the program and arrive at her host family’s home when she found herself in a Brazilian hospital the day before her flight to the U.S. Ariane apologetically called her...
From the moment you connect with Lena, it’s easy to see why their host family nominated them, and they were ultimately selected as Au Pair USA’s Super Au Pair. Lena has a calming and positive energy, a sincere and honest demeanor, and an empathetic and...
Every au pair has a vision of what their experience will be like in the U.S. Before the interview process begins, they might imagine their American host family to be like ones they’ve seen in the movies: a big house with a white picket fence,...
One of the best parts of being an au pair is the relationship that you’ll form with your host family. These relationships often last a lifetime and many of our au pairs end up seeing their host families again years after the program. We asked...
When coming to the USA as an au pair, you’ll be sponsored by one of the 16 designated au pair agencies. It’s important to choose an agency that makes you feel confident and safe while providing you with a wonderful au pair experience. We’ve worked...
Being an au pair is the adventure of a lifetime, but it can be hard to decide if it’s the right thing for you. Here are five reasons you should take the leap and become an au pair with InterExchange. 1. You’ll do what you...
Coming to a new country and living with a host family is nerve-wracking for even the most experienced au pairs. One thing you don’t need to worry about when au pairing with Au Pair USA? Your well-being. Here are five reasons why au pairing with...