Au pairs—young cultural ambassadors immersed in American life—have discovered the marathon to be more than just a sporting event
Four au pairs discuss the importance of the Au Pair Program educational component.
While most au pairs don’t wish for a rematch, there are some situations where it may be the best option for both au pair and host family. A rematch is when either a host family or au pair (or both) feel it’s best to separate...
It’s almost Halloween! As an au pair, you may not have celebrated this spooky holiday before but you’ve probably seen at least one or two movies that feature this creepiest of nights. Well, you’re in for a treat (and maybe a trick too)! Besides the...
Being an au pair is no easy job. You need patience. You need resilience. You need strength. It can be easy to fall into a habit of work, eat, sleep, and repeat. Here are some tips for au pairs to create a healthy work-life balance.
There’s a lot to think about when you’re living abroad as an au pair: your host family, your new neighborhood and home, the weather, the culture, the food, the travel. But not many au pairs give a lot of thought to what their medical coverage...
Every year, InterExchange organizes a special volunteering opportunity for our participants at the TCS New York City Marathon. In 2023, the TCS NYC Marathon will occur on Sunday, November 5! Many InterExchange participants have joined the event in past years, and we hope 2023 will...
As an au pair it is so important to have open and honest communication with your host family, but sometimes it isn’t the easiest task to complete! Not only are you and your host family often busy, but some topics can feel a little awkward...
Exchange Day is a worldwide celebration of the power of global cultural exchange. International exchange participants—including au pairs—and community members come together to “eat, play, and give.” They share cultural diversity and American traditions, give back to their local communities, and have some fun together....
Nana, a Japanese au pair, has loved to sing for as long as she can remember. Back in her home country, though, Nana felt shy and embarrassed to sing for anyone. Even though it was always Nana’s dream to sing publicly, her shyness held her...