APIA – What Sets Us Apart
Around The Area Activities
- Greenwell State Park – St. Mary’s
- Jefferson Patteron Park – Calvert County
- National Colonial Farm – PG County
- Southern Maryland Trails – Google Map
- St. Mary’s College of Maryland Events
- Visit St. Mary’s
- AMC St. Charles – Movie Theater (Charles County)
- Flagship Cinema – Movie Theater (Calvert County)
- Lexington Exchange – Movie Theater (St. Mary’s County)
Blogroll & Good Reads
- Au Pair In America Facebook Page
- Au Pair in America Pinterest Boards
- Chesapeake Family
- Baltimore’s Child
- Kid’s Culture Corner
- Maryland Family
- Maryland Kids
Education Options
Au pairs should complete 6 credits, 8 CEUs or 72 hours. Au pairs intending to extend should plan to earn their credits, CEUs or hours well before the end of their year.
- Anne Arundel Community College
- College of Southern Maryland
- APIA Advantage UCLA Extension
- College of Southern Maryland ESL Program
- LADO College
- Au Pair Weekend (Study and Travel BMCC)
- University of the Virgin Islands (Weekend classes in DC)
- Prince George’s Community College
- Georgetown University Continuing Education ESL
ESL Options (do not count towards the education requirements)
- The public library system offers an online language learning program for library card holders. You can obtain a library card by visiting a local library branch in person (remember to bring proof of residency like mail from the bank) or online at COSMOS.
- St. Mary’s County Library website
- Calvert County Library website
- Charles County Library website
Fitness Opportunities
- College of Southern Maryland Parks and Rec Facility (includes a pool, gym and classes)
- St. Mary’s College of Maryland Athletic Center
- Planet Fitness – California (St. Mary’s County)
- Planet Fitness – Waldorf (Charles County)
- Planet Fitness – Prince Frederick (Calvert County)
Fun with Kids
Getting Started In The US
Helpful Links for Au Pairs
- Planning your weekly schedule – worksheet
- Polonez Shipping to Europe
- Volunteer Opportunities Locally for Au Pairs
Helpful Links for Host Parents
- Culture Quests
- Amtrak
- Planning your weekly schedule – worksheet
- Skype
- Tips for Host Families
- World Clock
Information
- I-94 Card Website (Click on “Get Most Recent I-94” on top of page)
- Social Security Office Locator
- ABC’s of Success
- Car Accident Info Form
- What to do after an accident
- Global Awareness
Maryland Driver’s License Info
- S.A.V.E. Verification (Do this first; may take up to 30 days)
- 3 Hour Alcohol Awareness Classes (do this second)
- Add Emergency contacts to your driver’s license
- Driver’s License Handbook – Audiobook
- Driver’s License Handbook – Audiobook
- Driver’s License Handbook – English
- Driver’s License Handbook – Spanish
- Driving School – Best Driving School (Charles County)
- Driving School – College of Southern Maryland
- Driving School – Driver’s Ed of Southern Maryland (St. Mary’s County)
- Driving School – Moore’s Driving Academy (St. Mary’s County)
- Maryland International Driver Law – Print and keep in your car at all times
- Maryland Motor Vehicles Administration
- Maryland MVA Practice Test App for Droid (free)
- Maryland MVA Practice Test for iPad (free)
- Maryland Online Driver’s Test Tutorial
Medical
- Places to go for urgent medical care – explained
- First Health Medical Insurance (click on Insurance Plans)
- Find a doctor who accepts your health insurance – First Health Network
- Gynecology clinic for women in Maryland – Affordable Women’s Health Services
- Greater Baden Medical
- Calvert County Health Clinic
- Charles County – Dental Health Clinic
- Charles County Health Clinic – Women’s Health
- St. Mary’s County Health Clinic
- Howard University College of Dentistry
- University of Maryland Dental School
Menu Pix
Taxes
Travel Links
- Automatic Revalidation Code
- Do I need an Electronic Travel Authorization or Visa to visit Canada?
- Cultural Hi-Ways
- Hostels throughout the US
- Intrepid Travel
- Trek America – Discounts for AuPairs
Travel Locations By City
New York City
Washington DC