Isa Mik, a 21-year-old au pair from the Netherlands, didn’t know where the au pair experience would bring her, but she did know she wasn’t willing to just wait around and see. Isa has always been adventurous and authentic as a person and when she...
Au pairs—young cultural ambassadors immersed in American life—have discovered the marathon to be more than just a sporting event
It’s almost Halloween! As an au pair, you may not have celebrated this spooky holiday before but you’ve probably seen at least one or two movies that feature this creepiest of nights. Well, you’re in for a treat (and maybe a trick too)! Besides the...
Every year, InterExchange organizes a special volunteering opportunity for our participants at the TCS New York City Marathon. In 2023, the TCS NYC Marathon will occur on Sunday, November 5! Many InterExchange participants have joined the event in past years, and we hope 2023 will...
Exchange Day is a worldwide celebration of the power of global cultural exchange. International exchange participants—including au pairs—and community members come together to “eat, play, and give.” They share cultural diversity and American traditions, give back to their local communities, and have some fun together....
Nana, a Japanese au pair, has loved to sing for as long as she can remember. Back in her home country, though, Nana felt shy and embarrassed to sing for anyone. Even though it was always Nana’s dream to sing publicly, her shyness held her...
Being an au pair means experiencing lots of new traditions, especially when it comes to holidays. You’ll likely enjoy your first Thanksgiving dinner during your au pair program year. Perhaps you’ll go trick or treating on Halloween for the first time. And, chances are, you’re...
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...