Being an au pair is an exciting time and comes with ups and downs just like any other experience. Sometimes there is hesitation to talk about culture shock and homesickness. Au pairs and host families need to learn about these emotions and work together for...
Simone, from South Africa, didn’t originally plan on joining the au pair program. After becoming a teacher, Simone figured her desire to travel would be fulfilled at some unknown time in the future. However, someone very special convinced her to change her mind – her...
Becoming an au pair is one of the best choices you can make for your life and career. We asked our au pairs to tell us how they grew personally or professionally while on the program. Here’s what 10 of our au pairs had to...
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...
Local Coordinator Nina, of upstate New York, is constantly impressed by her host families and au pairs. One of her host families, the Hubbards, recently traveled to Ecuador to visit both their outgoing and incoming au pairs. This story is more common than you think-...
Polish au pair Aleksandra, 20 years old, is the ideal example of making the most of her time in the USA. Aleksandra arrived in Washington DC as an au pair 1.5 years ago and since then she’s taught her host kids Polish, traveled all over...
The Turners, of Scarsdale, NY, adore the unique cultural experience that Brazilian au pair Evelyn has introduced into their home. From teaching Spanish to South American geography lessons, the impact Evelyn has had on her host kids is undeniable. In fact, au pair Evelyn was...
Meet Our 2017 Super Au Pair, Tati! After searching far and wide, we’re thrilled to announce the 2017 Super Au Pair: Tatiana Soto from Costa Rica! Tatiana, or Tati, lives in Encinitas near San Diego, California with the Juarez family. She cares for three adorable...
Our au pairs love their host moms for so many reasons! By just being there every day, these host moms have provided their au pairs with friendship, help, advice, inspiration, and love. They’ve helped to turn new cities into homes, and have formed lifelong bonds...
Educational Requirements As part of the J-1 Cultural Exchange Visa program, au pairs must complete 6 Credit Hours (or 60 contact hours) of classes to receive their completion certificate for the program. It is a valuable way for au pairs to get out into their...