Au Pairs Experience Sailing in Annapolis!

The Annapolis cluster au pairs went sailing in Annapolis this past Friday on the Woodwind Schooner (https://www.facebook.com/SchoonerWoodwind).  While the weather did not completely participate it was a truly enjoyable evening.  We saw a beautiful sunset, saw some amazing osprey nests (they are actually sea hawks we learned from the captain!), donned rain gear, saw Read More

Back to School

The first day of school is quickly approaching and buses filled with anxious students will soon be back on the roads. Parents are reminded that back-to-school readiness includes reviewing bus safety and etiquette. Riding the school bus has longtime been considered the safest form of student transportation. According to the National Highway Traffic Read More

Renaissance Festival Opens this Weekend – August 23 and 24 ~ Kids 11 and under are FREE

This weekend marks the opening of the Renaissance Festival in Crownsville, MD that runs through October 19th.  This weekend they offer FREE admission for children 11 years and younger.  There are lots of wonderful events planned for the entire family!  For more information about this event and to purchase tickets please visit http://rennfest.com/. Read More

Take Me Out to the Ballgame!

The Baltimore Cluster has attended a couple baseball games at Camden Yards this summer. We went on “free t-shirt” nights! To brush up on the rules of the game, the following video helped. It’s narrated by a Scottish man who went to his first American baseball game when invited by his new American friends. Apropos Read More

Traveling Abroad Changes You Forever

This article from the Thought Catalog puts into words what countless intrepid world travelers often feel once they return home. I’m reminded of the Thomas Wolfe novel titled “You Can’t Go Home Again”. Of course we do go home again…but we are forever changed. Our minds are broadened, our hearts more open, the way we Read More

Georgetown University offers ESL classes

Georgetown’s Continuing Studies English program is excited to share information regarding our 11 new course offerings this fall. Each class is held on our historic main campus, counts as 3.6 CEUs towards the J-1 visa requirement and is taught by a Georgetown faculty member with at least a Masters degree. Courses are designed to: Improve Read More

Congratulations Germany – FIFA Champions

Congratulations to our German friends, colleagues, interviewers, community counselors, host families and au pairs! The German team has thrilled football fans throughout the world during this world cup tournament. The 4-0 victory over Portugal was impressive and the 7-1 win over host nation Brazil was mesmerizing. But yesterdays win, secured through guts, fight and a Read More