Au pair stories: Real experiences from au pairs in the USA

Au Pair vs Nanny: Definition, Differences & How to Apply
Dec 3, 2025

Au Pair vs Nanny: Definition, Differences & How to Apply

What is an au pair and how does it differ from a nanny? Learn the key differences, au pair meaning, requirements, and how to become an au pair in the USA.

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Exchange Programs Explained: Your Guide to USA Adventures
Dec 3, 2025

Exchange Programs Explained: Your Guide to USA Adventures

Exchange programs explained: Compare student exchange vs au pair options for the USA. Learn which program offers work experience, education credits, and cultural immersion.

From Babysitter to Au Pair: Your Guide to Living Abroad
Dec 3, 2025

From Babysitter to Au Pair: Your Guide to Living Abroad

From babysitter to au pair: discover how childcare experience becomes your ticket abroad. Get honest answers about au pair salary, costs, requirements, and what you gain.

I Was an Au Pair, Today I am …
Sep 17, 2025

I Was an Au Pair, Today I am …

Hear from Eva Meyer, a former au pair from Germany, about how she’s achieved her personal development goals and set on her career path since returning home.

 A year of connection: Flavia’s au pair journey in the USA
Nov 5, 2025

A year of connection: Flavia’s au pair journey in the USA

From her host family to lifelong friends, Flavia’s au pair year was filled with meaningful connections that shaped her experience and made the USA home.

6 things you learn as an au pair
Sep 5, 2025

6 things you learn as an au pair

Being an au pair means expanding your horizons! Learn from Laura—a former au pair from Colombia—about six things you learn as an au pair in the USA.

6 essential tips for your next American road trip
Sep 5, 2025

6 essential tips for your next American road trip

Take to the road and explore the USA with our 6 American road trip tips

An inside look at the Ambassador Program
Sep 5, 2025

An inside look at the Ambassador Program

Meet Jess Hurley, the founder of the Global Ambassador Program! She walks us through the ins and outs of being an Ambassador, and how it heightens the Cultural Care au pair experience.

My au pair bucket list
Sep 16, 2025

My au pair bucket list

Hear from real au pairs who have just arrived in America about what their biggest goals are for their au pair year. Get inspired from their stories!

Falling in love as an au pair
Sep 5, 2025

Falling in love as an au pair

Mexican au pair Paula tells the story of how she met her husband Kevin from Germany while they were living in the USA as au pairs.

Caring for an infant
Nov 5, 2025

Caring for an infant

When Colombian au pair Vanessa arrived in the USA, her host child was only 2 months old! Learn why caring for an infant as an au pair is such a rewarding experience—and some tips and tricks to make it easier!

Feelings that are normal after your au pair year is over
Sep 5, 2025

Feelings that are normal after your au pair year is over

Former au pair Malene describes moving back home after a year abroad. From tough goodbyes to culture shock, it’s normal to have conflicting feelings about going home.