Becoming an Au Pair in the US - What does cultural exchange really mean?Part 2- getting to know the US cultureAs we have learned from Part 1 of this blog post where we talked about sharing your own culture, cultural exchange is defined as the exchange of cultural knowledge, customs, [...]
Becoming an Au Pair in the US - What does cultural exchange really mean?Part 1- sharing your cultureWhen looking into becoming an Au Pair in the US one of the first things you will read is that it is ‘a great way to participate in cultural exchange’. Doesn’t that just [...]
Agent Au Pair Volunteers at the 2025 New York City Marathon! 🗽💙 This weekend, members of the Agent Au Pair community proudly volunteered at the 2025 NYC Marathon, joining thousands of supporters who cheered on runners from around the world! 🌍✨ Our Local Coordinators and Au Pairs came together to embody the true [...]
5 Goals to Achieve Before Your Adventure Ends!If you’re reading this, you’ve just started your amazing adventure in the U.S., or maybe you’re getting ready to go, congrats! But here’s the thing I wish someone told me on day one: your time here flies faster than you think. You blink, [...]
From Cultural Exchange to CareerBecoming an au pair is more than a cultural exchange; it is a hands-on pathway to a career in education and youth development. With Agent Au Pair, you will gain valuable, stackable credentials that set you apart for future roles in schools, camps, and beyond. In [...]
Reverse Culture Shock IS YOUR AU PAIR PROGRAM COMING TO AN END OR HAVE YOU JUST RETURNED BACK TO YOUR HOME COUNTRY, BUT YOU FEEL UNHAPPY AND LIKE YOU DO NOT FIT IN ANYMORE? Reverse culture shock is also called re-entry shock and is defined as the emotional and psychological [...]
Camping in Alaska Embarking on the au pair journey is already an exhilarating adventure and a formidable challenge. Leaving your home country to live with a host family you’ve never met in the U.S. is a remarkable experience in itself. But doing it in Alaska? That adds an extra dash [...]
Laura's Au Pair ExperienceAt the beginning, I did the au pair program to improve my English and to meet famous places in the USA. I wanted a family that made me feel comfortable and that showed me about American culture. This family is all you expect in a good host [...]
Nathalia's Au Pair ExperienceHello, my name is Nathalia! I am an Au Pair in the state of Pennsylvania, United States, in a town called Elizabethtown.I have been living here for a year and seven months (I extended my year with the same family). I take care of two children, one [...]
Au Pairs come together to explore DCThis month Agent Au Pair hosted a regional event to bring au pairs and local coordinators from all across the DC, Maryland, and Virigina area together on an educational scavenger hunt of our nation's capitol. Au Pairs had the opportunity to facilitate new connections, [...]
