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Au Pair Philippe climbs Mount Rainier in Washington state

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Achieving a Tall Goal During His Au Pair Year

by Marisa Lonic on November 7, 2022

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When Philipp (21) from Austria arrived on the Au Pair program in January 2022, he didn’t know he’d be challenging himself to achieve one of the biggest goals of his lifetime to date, climbing to the top of Mount Rainier in Washington state (over 14,000...

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An Au Pair’s Colorful Footwear Experience

by Marisa Lonic on July 28, 2022

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When Pablo, a 25-year-old Au Pair USA au pair from Spain, matched with his American host family, he expected the typical things anyone who decides to become an au pair would expect. As a participant of a cultural exchange program, he knew he would be...

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Au Pair Celebrates her First Passover

by Marisa Lonic on May 5, 2022

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When Alison, an au pair from Mexico, arrived on the program in 2021, she expected to learn about American culture and celebrate new holidays like the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving. She didn’t realize she’d be gaining an even deeper level of cultural understanding through...

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British Au Pairs Reflect on Their Time in the U.S.

by Marisa Lonic on April 8, 2022

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Choosing to become an au pair is certainly a big decision! You might be wondering if a year is too long a time to be away from home or if living with an American family is the right environment for you. When you’re at a...

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Au Pairs Volunteer at the TCS NYC Marathon

by Matt Wallace on November 24, 2021

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Au pairs come to the United States for a variety of reasons: learning about U.S. culture, making an impact on the communities in which they live, and making memories they’ll remember forever. Over the course of their program year in the USA, au pairs hopefully...

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Thanksgiving Tips for Au Pairs

by Marisa Lonic on November 22, 2021

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Experiencing American holidays is one of the best parts of being on a cultural exchange program. On the fourth Thursday of November you’ll celebrate Thanksgiving. You’ve probably heard stories or seen movies that showed families celebrating Thanksgiving together. You might be thinking, ‘That food looks...

An au pair stands in front of a sign that says "Love Alaska," with snow covering the ground.

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Au Pairs Explore Sights Across the USA

by Caroline Prosser on September 13, 2021

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Traveling in the USA is one of the many benefits to becoming an au pair. And lots of our au pairs are venturing beyond their local areas to explore some exciting destinations on host family trips and in their own free time. Monica, from Mexico,...

A smiling woman in a New York Yankees baseball shirt posing in the stands of Yankee stadium

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Au Pairs Learn the Cultural Importance of Sports

by Matt Wallace on July 27, 2021

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2021 was a great year for sports! This summer, we’ve seen football (or “soccer” 😂 ) tournaments in Europe and Latin America, and now the Olympics! After a difficult 2020, athletes are returning to fields around the world. Of course, sports entertain and promote exercise....