Cynthia: The West Coast We asked 3 au pairs to tell us about their favorite place in the U.S. Here’s what Cynthia, Aurelie, and Danielle had to say about the places they loved visiting the most! Cynthia, from Hungary, had an amazing trip with friends...
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...
Communication is the key to any relationship. The more each party communicates the easier a relationship becomes. This does not waiver in the au pair/host family relationship or in their relationship with their Local Coordinator. Host Family and Au Pair Monthly Contacts Every month the...
Updated: July 1st, 2020 The Fourth of July is considered the nation’s birthday and every year it’s a big party, minus the gifts! July 4th, 1776 is the day that the US Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. You will see lots of American...
There are a lot of reasons that a year working abroad as an au pair helps a young woman or man personally and professionally. All of our au pairs love children, but each has a different reason for spending a year providing child care in...
Life as an au pair is an incredibly rewarding experience and the InterExchange Au Pair USA team is here to help you make the most of it. However, being in a new country and adjusting to life in a new household can be challenging at times. If...
Staying healthy With the cold weather and wanting to stay indoors, it is especially important for au pairs and families to strive to stay healthy! Bacteria and viruses are all around us like snowflakes. Here are some tips to keep your family from getting sick: Wash...
Homesickness – that uncomfortable, out-of-place, missing-your-old-life feeling that hits you while you’re adjusting to a new place, is a normal feeling that can affect au pairs and others living in a new culture. According to Dr. Josh Klapow, a clinical psychologist and an associate professor at the...
I’m excited to tell you that we have a new procedure for requesting a Completion Certificate. Au pairs who successfully completed their program are able to upload all of their documents online in one place. That means that you no longer need to mail, email...
InterExchange Au Pair USA is a nonprofit organization devoted to promoting cross-cultural awareness through exchange programs. For more than 40 years, InterExchange has been connecting young people from all over the world with life-changing international cultural exchange opportunities. In turn, we provide a unique answer...