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Dealing With Homesickness as an Au Pair

by Stephanie Willhide on January 9, 2015

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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...

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How to Request a Completion Certificate

by InterExchange Staff on August 11, 2014

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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...

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Au Pair 101: How to Apply for A Social Security Card in Raleigh

by Matt Wallace on August 2, 2014

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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...

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5 Steps For An Au Pair To Get A NC Driver’s License

by Suzanne Miller on May 10, 2014

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InterExchange Au Pair USA’s Local Coordinator gets lots of questions about the process for Au Pairs to get their NC Drivers License.  As part of the InterExchange Au Pair USA program, au pairs should arrive with their International Drivers License, which is a translation of...

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How Au Pairs Can Get a Local Driver’s License – and What to Know Before You Do

by Tauryn Beeman on October 18, 2013

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Getting a License Some host families are finding that even though they thought (or were told) that a local license was important, or cheaper, for their (mandatory) car insurance – that if you have not been in our country very long, their rates might not...

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Driving in Washington State

by Tauryn Beeman on April 14, 2011

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Driving in Washington State Even though au pairs can legally drive in Washington State with an international license, it’s a good idea to get a state license. Having a state license can help au pairs become comfortable with local driving and it can also be...