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Meet Au Pair USA’s 2022 Super Au Pair Finalist, Ariane!

by Marisa Lonic on December 20, 2022
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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...
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Meet Lena, Au Pair USA’s 2022 Super Au Pair!

by Marisa Lonic on December 16, 2022
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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...
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The right host family may be bigger than you thought!

by Marisa Lonic on September 9, 2022
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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,...
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Au Pairs and Their Host Families

by Joy Lo on August 28, 2018
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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...
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4 Ways Au Pair USA Is Different Than Other Agencies

by Joy Lo on July 30, 2018
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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...
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Five Reasons to Au Pair with InterExchange

by Joy Lo on April 23, 2018
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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...
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Why Do Au Pairs Join Our Program?

by Stephanie Willhide on June 4, 2015
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There are a lot of reasons that a year working abroad as an au pair helps a young woman or man personally and professionally. All of our au pairs love children, but each has a different reason for spending a year providing child care in...
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