2-Minute Read Though every season offers ways to learn about culture, the holiday season is one of the best. Here at Au Pair in America, we love hearing about the…
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Cultural Exchange & Language
Traditions: Au Pairs Prepare for Thanksgiving!
by kpolosino November 20, 2018A special part of the cultural exchange experience for our au pairs and host families is celebrating holidays together, and with a major America holiday on the horizon, our au…
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Au pair Karina from Brazil has spent the last two years living with a host family in Illinois. She recently had the opportunity to showcase her Brazilian culture in a…
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Cultural Exchange & LanguageReal Stories
How Hosting an Au Pair Gave Our Family an International Education
by Au Pair in America November 9, 2018International Education Week is November 12th through 16th this year and, as such, we are celebrating all things global education, cultural exchange, and more! Host mom, Ita, shared this heartwarming…
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Events & Community
Hundreds of Au Pairs become “Au Pair Explorers” and Volunteer for the NYC Marathon!
by Au Pair in America November 9, 2018Au Pair in America encourages participants to make the most out of their exchange year. One key way to do this is by volunteering for causes and organizations that help…
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Events & CommunityReal Stories
Going the Distance: Au Pair in America Inspires Community Counselor to Run First Marathon
by Au Pair in America November 8, 2018This year, a number of Au Pair in America Community Counselors and au pairs ran in and volunteered at the NYC Marathon. Mother of 4 and Community Counselor from Connecticut, Margret…
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Events & CommunityReal Stories
Community Counselor from Virginia Overcomes Hardship while Training for NYC Marathon
by Au Pair in America November 2, 2018Elaine Lyon, an Au Pair in America Community Counselor from Virginia, has been struck with intense grief and hardship over the past few years. With extreme adversity, though, she finds…
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Cultural Exchange & LanguageEvents & CommunityReal Stories
The Starting Line of a Global Community: Marathon Training Enhances Au Pair’s Cultural Exchange Experience
by Au Pair in America November 2, 2018In Washington D.C., Polish au pair Martyna has become a true member of the American community. Since arriving in the United States, Martyna discovered a passion for running – a…