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Cultural Exchange

Au Pairs Participate in Exchange Day 2024

by Marisa Lonic on August 19, 2024

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Exchange Day is a worldwide celebration of the power of international exchange. International exchange participants (including au pairs), community stakeholders, and organizations who administer exchange programs share cultural diversity and American customs, give back to their communities, and have some fun! Exchange Day is also...

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Advice for Au Pairs

Au Pair and Host Family Teamwork for the Win

by Marisa Lonic on July 22, 2024

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During her first year as an au pair, Galu was sure she would extend her au pair experience for another year. After spending 12 incredible months in California, she was excited to find a new location to call home in the U.S. She began interviewing...

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Advice for Au Pairs

How to Help Host Kids Learn Your Language

by Matt Wallace on July 8, 2024

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This post was originally published in November 2020 and revised in July 2024 by other contributors Sharing your native language with your host kids can be one of the most rewarding aspects of being an au pair! Did you know that, aside from your bubbly...

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Advice for Au Pairs Travel

Au Pair USA’s 2024 Top 5 Summer Vacation Spots for Au Pairs

by Marisa Lonic on June 24, 2024

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Summer is here! As an au pair, you may be thinking about using some of your vacation days during the summer season. Here are some of our favorite summer destinations to give you ideas of where to go and what to do! 1. Outer Banks,...

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Become an Au Pair

5 Reasons Why Au Pairing with Au Pair USA is Safe

by Joy Lo on June 10, 2024

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This post was originally published in April 2018 and revised in June 2024 by other contributors. Coming to a new country and living with a host family can cause nervousness for even the most experienced au pairs. One thing you don’t need to worry about...

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Become an Au Pair Cultural Exchange

Au Pair Cluster Events Celebrate Community, Connection, and Cultural Exchange

by Marisa Lonic on May 27, 2024

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Did you know that when you join the Au Pair program, you don’t just become part of an American family, you are also welcomed into a community of au pairs from all over the world? Each Local Coordinator is responsible for a ‘cluster’ or group...

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Program Resources

Making The Best Au Pair Culture Project For Your Host Family

by Joy Lo on May 13, 2024

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This post was originally published in July 2019 and revised in May 2024 by other contributors There are many tasks that you’ll take care of before arriving as an au pair in the USA, and one of them is the Au Pair Culture Project. The...

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Life in America Travel

Top Five Reasons to Au Pair in Washington   

by Marisa Lonic on April 22, 2024

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We're talking about the stunning state in the northwest corner of the U.S., renowned for its natural beauty, fantastic coffee, and laid-back atmosphere. 😊☕️🌲

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Advice for Au Pairs

Avoiding Scams: Staying Safe Online

by InterExchange Staff on April 18, 2024

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There are many online scams designed to trick people interested in coming to the USA as an au pair. Here are our tips to keep you safe and avoid being scammed. HOW TO AVOID BEING SCAMMED How to become an au pair in the USA...

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Life in America

Five Reasons to Be an Au Pair in Georgia

by Marisa Lonic on April 1, 2024

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When you decide to become an au pair in the U.S., you may already have an idea of where you’d like to live. Maybe you’re fantasizing about the crowded streets and high energy of New York or dreaming of the sunny weather and beautiful beaches...