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Super Au Pair Maureen Looks to the Future

by Matt Wallace on June 4, 2021

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You may have heard the term “origin story.” Superheroes have them; it describes how they got their powers. Maureen was our 2020 Super Au Pair, and her origin story begins in Germany. Maureen practices boxing and yoga, but her superpowers aren’t physical; they come from...

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Au Pairs and Host Families Learn from Each Other’s Religious Traditions

by Matt Wallace on March 26, 2021

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“What if my host family has a different religion than my own?” This may be a concern as you consider becoming an au pair. However, learning is part of cultural exchange. You should embrace all aspects of a new culture. This includes different religious traditions. ...

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Meet Our 2020 Super Au Pairs!

by Matt Wallace on March 5, 2021

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Au Pair USA congratulates our 2020 Super Au Pair Contest Winner Maureen Jacob from Germany, and all our finalists for their heroic work, acts of kindness and spirit of adventure during their time as an au pair. We are excited to share their super stories...

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Winter Holiday Traditions You Might Not Know About

by Matt Wallace on December 23, 2020

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Ah, the holidays. No matter how bad your year has been – and 2020 has been challenging for most of us – you can always hope that the end-of-year holidays cheer you up! You may be familiar with traditional holidays such as Hanukkah, Christmas, and...

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Lockdown Strengthens Host Family and Au Pair Relationships

by Mary Beth Grealey on November 19, 2020

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The term “au pair” is French, meaning “at par” or “equal,” indicating that the au pair is intended to be treated as a family member. Au Pair USA believes that this is the true spirit of the au pair program. This perspective has been especially...

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“Hagen’s Epic Road Trip Playlist”

by Matt Wallace on November 4, 2020

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Nine U.S. states in nine days? That’s what German au pair Hagen accomplished. His time with his host family was coming to an end, and Hagen wanted to ensure his replacement arrived safe and sound. So, instead of new au pair Fernanda (Fer for short)...

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2020 SUPER AU PAIR VIDEO CONTEST

by Matt Wallace on October 28, 2020

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Join Au Pair USA in recognizing our Super Au Pairs who have heroically helped Host Families survive and thrive throughout 2020.

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Understanding the Presidential Election

by Matt Wallace on October 26, 2020

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Election day is November 3rd, 2020. This year, American voters will choose either the Republican, Donald Trump, or the Democrat, Joe Biden, to be the President of the United States of America for the next four years.  The system that we use to elect the...

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Dogs in American Culture

by Matt Wallace on October 12, 2020

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🎶 “You Ain’t Nothin’ But A Hound Dog…”  “Who Let The Dogs Out?” “Hey Bulldog!” 🎶 These songs – made famous by Elvis, Baha Men, and the Beatles respectively – are just a few examples of dogs in American culture. In addition to dogs in...

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Independent Report Confirms Win-Win Situation for Au Pairs and Families

by InterExchange Staff on October 6, 2020

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A recently released report by the independent research group, EurekaFacts, shows that the U.S. Department of State’s Au Pair Program is a valuable win-win arrangement for au pairs and families alike. This first-of-its-kind report surveyed program alumni from the past five years, securing responses from...