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The Hubbard Family Visits Their Au Pair in Ecuador

by on April 13, 2018
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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-...
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The Turners and Evelyn Epitomize Cultural Exchange

by on February 23, 2018
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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...
Au pair poses with host mother at an amusement park
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What I Love About My Host Mom

by on May 11, 2017
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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...
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Educational Course Options for Au Pairs

by on June 17, 2016
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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...
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Understanding American Holiday Culture

by on December 14, 2015
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The holiday season is upon us! While we realize that many of you celebrate plenty of the same holidays at home, you may or may not be used to the amount of excitement that permeates American life between approximately mid-September to mid-January. This is a...