Au Pair in America blog
Real stories, advice and helpful ideas to guide you on your au pair journey.

My name is Alessandra Chimienti, I’m from Italy, and I was an au pair for two years. I enrolled in the Au Pair in America program in late...
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Hey there! We’re so glad to have you back, just in time for the third instalment of our “In Love With America” travel series! We sure hope...
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It is July. JU-LY. Can you believe it?! And so many of the USA’s most important holidays have flown by over the past few weeks, including...
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Congratulations!! If you’re reading this, you have either A) matched with a family and are now getting organised for your visa interview at...
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It is gone June 21st, and you know what that means… IT’S OFFICIALLY SUMMER! Summer break especially can be a busy time for a lot of au...
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Ever heard of the saying “Not all superheroes wear capes”? Every one of us can probably think of a handful of amazing people who deserve to...
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“ Everything in life is a cycle, make the most of the simple moments. Live, take a chance, create expectations, make plans, experience and...
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Something probably every globetrotter is faced with at one point during their adventure is: homesickness. Just like our au pairs have...
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