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From Au Pair to Head of Human Resources

by Marisa Lonic on February 27, 2023

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When Alejandra decided to become an au pair in 2021, she was working in the psychology field in Mexico. She had gotten her degree in child psychology a few years earlier and had an affinity for supporting the mental health of children and parents alike....

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Dos and Don’ts of Packing for Your Au Pair Year

by Marisa Lonic on February 13, 2023

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When you’re packing your suitcase for a year abroad as an au pair, it can be challenging to know what to bring and what to leave behind. Here are our best tips when it comes to the necessary (and unnecessary) items for the year ahead....

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The Power of Translation: Au Pair Sofia’s Story as a New York City Marathon Interpreter

by Marisa Lonic on January 24, 2023

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When Sofia arrived in the U.S. as an au pair in August 2022 from Spain, she was excited to participate in a cultural exchange experience like the au pair program. “I had never done an Erasmus program and wanted to participate in one.” At 24,...

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New Year’s Goals to Make the Most of Your Au Pair Year

by Marisa Lonic on January 9, 2023

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Happy New Year! It’s time to think about new beginnings, new goals, and new ways you may want to make the most of your time in the USA. Here are some ways you can make 2023 your best year yet as an au pair: You...

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Meet Au Pair USA’s 2022 Super Au Pair Finalist, Nana!

by Marisa Lonic on December 20, 2022

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Before deciding to become an au pair, Super Au Pair finalist Nana was a kindergarten teacher in Japan. She thought coming to the U.S. would be a great opportunity to use her childcare skills, improve her English and experience a new culture. Since her arrival...

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Meet Au Pair USA’s 2022 Super Au Pair Finalist, Ariane!

by Marisa Lonic on December 20, 2022

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Super Au Pair Finalist Ariane from Brazil wasn’t even sure she’d be able to participate in the program and arrive at her host family’s home when she found herself in a Brazilian hospital the day before her flight to the U.S. Ariane apologetically called her...

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Meet Lena, Au Pair USA’s 2022 Super Au Pair!

by Marisa Lonic on December 16, 2022

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From the moment you connect with Lena, it’s easy to see why their host family nominated them, and they were ultimately selected as Au Pair USA’s Super Au Pair. Lena has a calming and positive energy, a sincere and honest demeanor, and an empathetic and...

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Hooray for the Holidays!

by Marisa Lonic on November 10, 2022

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The holiday season has unofficially kicked off in the U.S.A. You are in for a treat as you experience new holidays, traditions, foods, and fun over the next couple of months. Chances are you’ve already begun the season with some Halloween fun! Halloween is celebrated...

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Achieving a Tall Goal During His Au Pair Year

by Marisa Lonic on November 7, 2022

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When Philipp (21) from Austria arrived on the Au Pair program in January 2022, he didn’t know he’d be challenging himself to achieve one of the biggest goals of his lifetime to date, climbing to the top of Mount Rainier in Washington state (over 14,000...

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Top 5 Places for Au Pairs to Visit in the U.S. During the Fall

by Marisa Lonic on November 4, 2022

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Fall is here! Now might be the perfect time to plan a trip to see a new part of the U.S. during your au pair program. Since many families are tied to the school calendar, fall is not typical vacation season, which means there are...