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What is Presidents Day?

by InterExchange Staff on February 11, 2020

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On the third Monday of every February, we celebrate Presidents Day. This day, which was originally celebrated on George Washington’s birthday, honors our presidents, past and present. Because both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln had profound and lasting impacts on United States history, and both...

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Why Do We Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?

by Stephanie Willhide on January 18, 2020

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On the third Monday of every January, we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This is a day for the nation to reflect upon the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a minister, civil rights activist and nonviolent leader. Dr. King was considered the...

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Meet the 2019 Au Pair of the Year!

by Mary Beth Grealey on January 16, 2020

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We’re thrilled to announce our 2019 Au Pair of the Year, Hagen Kamieth, from Siegen, Germany! The Moore family of Redmond, Washington, nominated Hagen who arrived to the U.S. in July and has been caring for their six-year-old daughter, Kira. Au Pair USA staff members...

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Au Pairs Celebrate December Holidays

by Mary Beth Grealey on January 6, 2020

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December au pair cluster meetings were filled with cookies, international potlucks, gingerbread houses, present exchanges, volunteering, and many kinds of hats! Au pairs and local coordinators enjoyed celebrating the December holidays. Happy New Year!

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Au Pair Maria Reflects on Her Year

by Mary Beth Grealey on November 11, 2019

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The end of an au pair’s program year can be packed with mixed feelings. Au pair Maria, from Spain, is preparing to return home after her program ends. She has been reflecting on her experience and lessons learned. “The Au Pair experience has been one of the...

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Una’s Journey From Au Pair Alumni to Tech Entrepreneur

by Joy Lo on October 17, 2019

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Au pair alumni Una, from Bosnia, came to the U.S. as an au pair in 2012. At the time, her reasons for joining the au pair program were straightforward; she was a kindergarten teacher who wanted to experience teaching in a different culture while using English. Little...

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Brazilian Au Pair Fernanda Leaves Her Comfort Zone Behind

by Joy Lo on October 8, 2019

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Au pair Fernanda from Brazil has lived with her New Jersey host family for almost two years. Throughout her journey as an au pair, Fernanda has learned so much about herself. Here’s her au pair experience, in her own words. I decided to be an...

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What Surprised Daniela About Being an Au Pair in the USA

by Joy Lo on August 28, 2019

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Au pair Daniela, from Mexico, has always been passionate about spending time with children. She was excited to be an au pair in the USA because it combined all of her favorite things: caring for kids, exploring new places, and speaking English daily. During her...

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Au Pair Nikee From The Netherlands Adventures Solo

by Joy Lo on July 22, 2019

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Au pair Nikee, from The Netherlands, spent her au pair year in New Jersey caring for her three host kids. Nikee decided to become an au pair for her gap year before university and was well suited for the job with five years of babysitting...

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Dany Builds Healthy Habits as an Au Pair in the USA

by Matt Wallace on July 15, 2019

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Since becoming an au pair, Dany has focused on building healthy habits when she’s not with her host kids. She’s reading novels in English, exercising regularly, and feels happy every day!