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Cultural Exchange & Language
Sharing Their Culture: Au Pairs from Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina Bring Their Countries to the Classroom
by kpolosino September 5, 2019When au pairs from around the world spend a year in the U.S. through the Au Pair in America program, they eagerly share their home culture with not only their…
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Cultural Exchange & Language
Brazilian Au Pair Shares Her Culture with Children in Illinois
by kpolosino July 1, 2019Au pairs from Au Pair in America help foster cultural exchange and understanding not only within their own host family, but also in their local communities. As cultural ambassadors representing…
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Cultural Exchange & Language
Au Pair Shares Her Brazilian Culture Through Samba and More
by kpolosino May 10, 2019Hailing from more than 50 countries worldwide, Au Pair in America au pairs often love to share their culture with not only their host families, but also their local communities…
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Real Stories
30 Years and Counting: Au Pair from 1987 Describes Lasting Impact of Program
by Au Pair in America April 2, 2019By hosting an au pair with Au Pair in America, host families often gain life-long family members. Tammy Harrow, a former Au Pair in America au pair from the United…
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Cultural Exchange & LanguageReal Stories
British Au Pair Thanks APIA for Giving Her a Second Family
by Au Pair in America March 27, 2019Ohio host family and their British au pair, Jodie, remain true family years later. When she first became an au pair with Au Pair in America, Jodie had no idea…
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The Inside Scoop on All Things Au Pair in America Are you interested in hosting an au pair? Curious about what happens behind the scenes here at Au Pair in…
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Cultural Exchange & Language
5 Unique Holiday Traditions and Meals From Different Countries Around the World
by Au Pair in America December 20, 2018Here at Au Pair in America, our au pairs come from nearly 60 countries and six different continents around the world. That makes the holiday season extra exciting for our…
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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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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…