How to prepare for your au pair year? You have made the decision to apply for the Au Pair program. You completed your application. You have had interviews with host families. And then it happened- YOU FOUND YOUR MATCH! You are applying for your visa! You were approved! Soon your [...]
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 [...]
Communication in the Au Pair Program Advice from LCs SoilyLocal Coordinator and Former Au Pair Read More “Host families and au pairs thrive when there is a clear communication and mutual understanding. Picture the au pair program as a dance, a duet. Embrace the rhythm of a shared experience, learn [...]
Cultural Sense in the Au Pair Program Common sense is a myth. You are now a multicultural family! It is essential for host families to embrace cultural exchange in their household; to make an effort to practice cultural competency and mutual respect in regards to cultural differences in communication, language, [...]
From culturally inspired dance routines to soul-stirring musical performances, poetry, and even stand-up comedy acts the "Au Pair Got Talent" show was a captivating showcase of the hidden talents and extraordinary abilities of these amazing individuals.
Spread Your Wings With Agent Au Pair It is easy to focus on the child care component of the au pair program. However, let’s not forget the young adults who travel across the world, leaving their friends and family behind to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Participating in [...]
Embracing Au Pair Identities Through Art Agent Au Pair cares about the quality of the monthly meetings we provide our au pairs as part of their program requirement. We recognize the importance of these meetings for au pairs to receive peer support throughout their year and an opportunity to reflect [...]
San Diego / Orange County Au Pairs Go Whale Watching!LC: Amanda from CaliforniaOn a beautiful Southern California winter day, our San Diego / Orange County Au Pairs, from 6 different countries, had an exciting adventure Whale watching on a 50 ft Catamaran boat!Watching the annual migration of whales from Alaska [...]
Au Pairs Explore Gators, Glades, and SunshineLC: Laura from FloridaWe went on a beautiful nature walk at Boynton Beach's Green Cay Nature Center! The girls had so much fun exploring the the natural areas and seeing all of the different wildlife. They especially liked watching the alligators! Afterwards, we went to lunch [...]
Rollerskating & Making Memories LC: Rossellinie from Florida We went roller-staking and ate pizza and fries at the skate place. We talked about how things were going with their host families and how their program will go for the year. It was a great opportunity for each of them to [...]
