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...
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...
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...
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...