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German Au Pair Alyssia Leans Into Her Transformation

Hear From A Host Family About Life With An Au Pair

6 Differences Between Mexican and American Work Culture

Work & Travel USA Host Highlight
Susan At The Big Moose Inn

Au Pair Nikee From The Netherlands Adventures Solo

Dany Builds Healthy Habits as an Au Pair in the USA

How To Improve Your Spanish Skills Quickly

How to Help Participants Navigate Culture Shock

June Meetups Encouraged Au Pairs to Embrace Their Communities

What does it mean to be a responsible volunteer abroad?

Karina’s Host Family Threw Her The Perfect Birthday

This Amazing Au Pair Wrote A Children’s Book

The Refugee Reality in Mexico

How To Plug Your Participants Into The Local Culture

Au Pair Taynan Calms the Chaos for This Working Parent

Alumni Spotlight
Josine On Why The Au Pair Program Means So Much To Her

InterExchange wins GoAbroad innovation award for sustainability program in Costa Rica

Our May Cluster Meetings Got Au Pairs Out Of Their Comfort Zones

21 Questions with Au Pair Carolina from Brazil

Brazilian Au Pair Larissa Brings Balance To Her Host Family

Au Pair Nikoleta and Host Toddler Zoe Sport Matching Costumes

How the Girls of Mariposa Changed This Teacher's View of the Dominican Republic and Himself

Your Au Pair Will Lend a Helping Hand This Summer

Bringing Surgical Care to a Mexican Region Cut Off from Public Health Service

Sustainable Action Costa Rica Nominated for Study Abroad Innovation Award

Video Q&A with Host Mom Emery

21 Questions with Au Pair Sylvana from The Netherlands

From Selling Clams to Shaping Government Strategy

Au Pairs Enjoy Flowers and Showers at April Cluster Meetings

Share Your Videos With Us!

Foreign Language Teacher, Camp Counselor, and Au Pair Efim

Au Pair Educational Course Requirement FAQs

German Au Pair Lisa is Wise Beyond Her Years

Faced with Cancer, Host Mom and Au Pair Partner in the Fight

Ask A Local Coordinator
Video Q&A!

Au Pairs Soak Up American Traditions at Their March Cluster Meetings

Marie’s Journey from Office Assistant to Au Pair

Seattle Au Pairs Give Back to Families in Their City

Communicating With a Non-Native English Speaker

Au Pair Karina Seizes the Chance to Volunteer at the Super Bowl

Japanese Au Pair Misaki Practices the Art of Daily Positivity

Au Pairs are Thrill Seekers at Their February Cluster Meetings

Au Pair Tabi from Ecuador Throws a Disney Party

Au Pairs Reflect on the Art and History of the US Capitol Building

South African Au Pair Makes an Epic Halloween Costume for Her Host Child

Advice on Living Abroad From Au Pair Orientation Manager Amber

Austin Au Pairs Shine at a Cultural Exchange Showcase

Thanking Your Au Pair For A Job Well Done

German Au Pair Lovelie is a Part of the Family

Ten Highlights in Photos
Sustainable Action Costa Rica

Au Pairs Embraced Cultural Exchange in January

First Time Host Family Embraces Their Brazilian Au Pair

Valentine's Day in the USA

Au Pair Lea Shares French Culture with Her Host Family

Winter Driving Safety Tips for Au Pairs

Colombian Au Pair Richard and His Host Kids Love to Explore

Host Mom of Quadruplets Sings Praises for Her Au Pair

10 Ways to Experience an International Culture While in the USA

What Did InterExchange Au Pairs Do In December?

Gabi From Brazil Talks About Her Life as an Au Pair

Au Pairs Have Fun In Philadelphia

What Did InterExchange Au Pairs Do In November?

Local Coordinators Share Holiday Tips For Host Families

Meet the 2018 InterExchange Au Pair of the Year!

Lucas From Brazil Shares Snapshots Of His Au Pair Year

Denver Au Pairs Visit the US Air Force Academy

What Did InterExchange Au Pairs Do In October?

Meet Au Pair Nasrene from South Africa

What Household Tasks Can Your Au Pair Do?

Meet Au Pair Raphaela from Brazil

Interviewing Your Au Pair for Driving Skills

Au Pair Asks Host Mom to Be Her Maid of Honor

How you can adapt to the changing world of work

How Your Au Pair Can Help With Homework

Au Pair Alumni Adrian Takes Off On His Next Adventure

A Host Family Shares Why They Chose Au Pair Childcare

5 Ways Your Au Pair Can Help Out This Halloween

Meet Au Pair Jasmine from the United Kingdom

Host Mom Katie Tells Us About Life with an Au Pair

How can we improve maternal and child health in Carabayllo, Peru?

How One Christianson Grantee is Helping Improve Education in Kenya

Au Pair Laura’s Epic Road Trip in the USA

Meet Au Pair Lucas from Brazil

Using the Buddy System as an Au Pair

German Au Pair Lea Enjoys Colorado

What Did InterExchange Au Pairs Do In August?

Fall Cultural Exchange Ideas with Your Au Pair

Au Pairs and Their Host Families

Ending Fake News and Empowering Young Journalists in Uganda

South African Au Pair Jacky Shares Her Advice

How to Introduce Your Au Pair to Your Friends

Au Pairs Go White Water Rafting

5 Ways Your Au Pair Can Help with Back to School

Where Students Seek Refuge in Brazil's Largest Favela

Host Families Donate Groceries at Host Family Day

What Did InterExchange Au Pairs Do In July?

Au Pairs Can Help Kids Learn a Second Language

Helping Children Transition Between Au Pairs

Meet Male Au Pair Adriaan from South Africa

Au Pair Laura Visits Alaska

Meet InterExchange Local Coordinator Ellen in New York

What Your Zodiac Sign Says About the Type of Travel Adventure You Need

Au Pairs Host Traditional South African Cookout

What Did InterExchange Au Pairs Do In June?

What a clinic visit in Chiapas can teach you about public health care in the region

Host Family and Former Au Pairs’ European Adventure

How to Deal with Culture Shock

InterExchange Local Coordinator Tauryn in Seattle

InterExchange Local Coordinator Karien from South Africa

South African Au Pairs Go On Program Together

Vacationing With or Without Your Au Pair

What Did InterExchange Au Pairs Do In May?

How to Improve the Refugee Crisis in Greece

Washington D.C. Area Au Pairs Visit Mount Vernon

8 Tips to Surviving (and Thriving) in Guatemala

How to Encourage Your Au Pair to Develop Friendships

Five Unique Benefits of Hosting an Au Pair

Detroit Area Au Pairs Have a Magical Evening

Five Reasons to Au Pair with InterExchange

Virginia Au Pairs Go For A Hike

Why Do Au Pairs Attend Monthly Cluster Events?

The Hubbard Family Visits Their Au Pair in Ecuador

Polish Au Pair Follows Her Passions in America

Au Pairs Head to Disney World in Orlando, Florida

Seattle Au Pairs Visit the Local Fire Station

The Stewart Family and Au Pair Amanda

Spring Traditions with Your Au Pair

Larissa Reflects on Her Au Pair Year

The Turners and Evelyn Epitomize Cultural Exchange

Host Mom Dalya and Au Pair Linda Make a Great Team

Host Family Jacob and Au Pair Juliane Love Hockey

How the Au Pair Program Led Lorena to Her Dream Job

Seattle Au Pairs Celebrate Chinese New Year

Valentine’s Day with Your Au Pair

Five Reasons You Should Consider a Male Au Pair

Au Pair Marina Showcases the Flavors of Brazil

Snow Day Activities For Kids

Denver Area Au Pairs Visit A Classic American Rodeo

What Do Au Pairs Think About US Culture?

The Lorton Family Loves Au Pair Marrit

Five Family Friendly New Year's Resolutions

Melissa's Journey from Accountant to Au Pair

New Year's Eve Ideas for Little Ones

Students Eat, Play, and Give Back on J Day

The History of Independence Day

Celebrating of the Most American of American Holidays Across the Country

9 Things to Know Before You Travel This Summer!

Why Working Abroad is Worth Taking the Leap

In the Exploratorium's Belly

Working or Studying in Europe
All You Need to Know From the Experts

History of Coca-Cola

Top 10 Things to Do for Under $10 in Baltimore

The Star-Spangled Banner
America’s National Anthem

Work & Travel USA Participants Think Globally and Act Locally!

5 Travel Mishaps & Cultural Faux Pas

How Do U.S. Communities Welcome J-1 Exchange Visitors?

Work & Travel USA Participants Visit Colorado State Capitol and U.S. Mint

Guide to Wisconsin Dells, WI

Federal Hall Tour with Participants

InterExchange Participants Part of Largest Volunteer Group in History of NYC Marathon

Au Pairs Participate in the Jersey City International Film Festival

Magda’s Au Pair Adventure in Hoboken and Beyond

Participants Answer
What's Your Favorite Thing About American Culture?

Latino/Hispanic Culture in the U.S.

Think Big
What I Learned About U.S. Culture

Guns and Gun Control in the USA

Making the Most of Your Host City

The Peace Corps

The History, Principles, and Symbols of Kwanzaa

Important Americans
Amelia Earhart

Cultural Excursions While Teaching in China

S'mores
A Traditional American Treat You'll Want More of!

Jane Addams
The Mother of Social Work