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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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Cultural Exchange

An Au Pair’s Colorful Footwear Experience

by Marisa Lonic on July 28, 2022

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When Pablo, a 25-year-old Au Pair USA au pair from Spain, matched with his American host family, he expected the typical things anyone who decides to become an au pair would expect. As a participant of a cultural exchange program, he knew he would be...

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Ways to Celebrate Your Host Mom this Mother’s Day

by Marisa Lonic on May 6, 2022

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Mother’s Day is will be here soon! This year it’s on Sunday, May 8th. You may not be able to celebrate with your own mom or grandma. However, this is a special opportunity to show your host mom just how much you care!  How Can...

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Au Pair Celebrates her First Passover

by Marisa Lonic on May 5, 2022

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When Alison, an au pair from Mexico, arrived on the program in 2021, she expected to learn about American culture and celebrate new holidays like the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving. She didn’t realize she’d be gaining an even deeper level of cultural understanding through...

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British Au Pairs Reflect on Their Time in the U.S.

by Marisa Lonic on April 8, 2022

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Choosing to become an au pair is certainly a big decision! You might be wondering if a year is too long a time to be away from home or if living with an American family is the right environment for you. When you’re at a...

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What does it take to be a Super Au Pair?

by Marisa Lonic on April 8, 2022

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When Lavinia “Lavi” of Curitiba, Brazil was applying to become an au pair last year, she came across this blog post about the 2020 Super Au Pair, Maureen from Germany. Lavi was impressed and never imagined one day in the not-so-distant future that she would...

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Travel

Spring has Sprung

by Marisa Lonic on March 16, 2022

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Spring is here! Whether you live in a place where you’re starting to see flowers bloom and temperatures rise or you’ve just got spring fever and can’t wait for it to happen, spring is in the air! Between upcoming spring break plans, spring sports seasons,...

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Three Essential Tips for Solo Female Traveling

by InterExchange Staff on March 8, 2022

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Traveling is one of life’s most rewarding experiences. It can be challenging, however – especially if you identify as a woman. Fortunately, InterExchange is full of women who can offer advice. Lindsay Sainz and Machada Smith-McGovern have a few tips on the topic of traveling...

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

by Marisa Lonic 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 Matt Wallace 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...