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Celebrating Valentine’s Day in the U.S.A.

by on February 9, 2022
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner on February 14th. While this may be known as the Day of Love, it’s certainly not limited to romantic relationships here in the U.S. Whether you’re single, in a long-distance relationship, or have a partner here in the...
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Boots and BBQ: What’s Hot in Texas

by on January 20, 2022
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Is “everything bigger in Texas”? That’s one common saying associated with the Southern U.S. state. While it may not literally be true, one can say that Texas has its own distinct personality – one of the largest personalities of any state in the country. This...
An au pair on a bike poses in front of the Vessel in New York City.
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Achieving Your New Year’s Resolutions

by on January 20, 2022
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The new year always motivates people to make big promises to themselves. What about you? Have you made new year’s resolutions about getting healthier? Creating lasting memories in the USA or advancing your English language skills? Something else? Well, one common factor will help you...
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Embracing New Cultures and Traditions

by on December 10, 2021
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When au pair Jimena from Mexico matched with her host family, she thought the cultural differences might be a difficult adjustment. Not only was her host family American, they were also originally from India, so she wasn’t sure what to expect. Would they celebrate Christmas?...
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Au Pairs Volunteer at the TCS NYC Marathon

by on November 24, 2021
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Au pairs come to the United States  for a variety of reasons: learning about U.S. culture, making an impact on the communities in which they live, and making memories they’ll remember forever. Over the course of their program year in the USA, au pairs hopefully...
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Thanksgiving Tips for Au Pairs

by on November 22, 2021
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Experiencing American holidays is one of the best parts of being on a cultural exchange program.   On the fourth Thursday of November you’ll celebrate Thanksgiving. You’ve probably heard stories or seen movies that showed families celebrating Thanksgiving together. You might be thinking, ‘That food looks...
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Au Pairs Learn the Cultural Importance of Sports

by on July 27, 2021
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2021 was a great year for sports! This summer, we’ve seen football (or “soccer” 😂 ) tournaments in Europe and Latin America, and now the Olympics! After a difficult 2020, athletes are returning to fields around the world. Of course, sports entertain and promote exercise....
A woman holding a poster-board with a map of the United States and the name of a New Jersey city.
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Why You Should Au Pair in New Jersey

by on July 23, 2021
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When you think of an American state with sunny beaches, beautiful ocean views, and lots of families enjoying fun amusement rides, you probably think of California. But all the way on the other side of America is another summertime beach destination that also happens to...