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Au pair stories
Being an au pair is an experience like no other. You’ll work, play, explore, learn, grow in the USA. Fall in love with a new country and a second family. Master the English language. Reinvent yourself—or become a better version of who you already are. Get ready for the time of your life!
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How has being an au pair changed you?
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– Ebtissam, au pair in Texas
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I’ve learned to love hockey—and hot dogs!
– Emma, au pair in New York
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I’ve befriended incredible people who have changed my life.
– Sofia, au pair in Massachusetts
A day in the life of an au pair
7:00
Wake up and help children get ready for school
8:15
Walk older kids to the bus; drop toddler at preschool
9:00–12:30
A mid-day break! Time for class and a workout
12:30
Tidy kids’ rooms and fold their laundry
14:30
Pick up kids from school
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15:00
Make healthy snacks and help with homework
17:00
Bathe the toddler and help all host kids get ready for bed
18:30
Catch up with host parents and eat dinner together
20:30
Meet friends for coffee and a movie
Former au pairs: where are you now?
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After 2 years in the USA, I followed my dream to be a flight attendant.
– Aline, former au pair, current cabin manager for major European airline
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I combined my passions for coffee and travel to build a coffee start-up.
– Mayra, former au pair, current entrepreneur
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Helping other young people become au pairs makes my heart full!
– Misho, former au pair, current Cultural Care Community Coordinator in South Africa
Oh, the places you’ll go!
As an au pair, you’ll have lots of free time to explore the USA. Spend an evening at a local coffee shop. Plan a weekend roadtrip to a different U.S. state. Go on a week long vacation on the opposite coast. Just make sure to check everything off your bucket list!
What’s more, the 30-day grace period at the end of your stay as part of your J-1 visa gives you a full month to travel and experience America firsthand.
From cities to deserts, mountains to beaches, America truly has it all
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Arizona
Grand Canyon National Park
Photo by Denise, Cultural Care au pair from Argentina
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Hawaii
Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park
Photo by Caroline, Cultural Care au pair from France
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Washington, DC
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Photo by Mary, Cultural Care au pair from Brazil
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Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park
Photo by Franzi, Cultural Care au pair from Germany
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New York
Washington Street view of Brooklyn Bridge
Photo by Angie, Cultural Care au pair from Mexico
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Maine
Portland Head Light
Photo by Giorgia, Cultural Care au pair from Italy
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California
Mount Hollywood Trail
Photo by Julia, Cultural Care au pair from Germany
Advice for future au pairs?
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Don’t let fear stop you. I knew I would regret it all my life if I didn’t do this.
– Pamela, au pair in New York
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Don’t focus on the state. Just pick the best host family for you.
– Aline, au pair in Colorado
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There are lots of ways to make friends. Be open-minded and reach out!
– Miriam, au pair in Colorado
“My au pair friends are some of my best friends in the world. We have the same drive to explore new places and try new things.”
Five au pairs road trip together on the West Coast reflect on their time in the U.S.
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I’m not shy anymore. I’m more confident and happier in my life.