2013 Au Pair of the Year!
We’re pleased to announce the 2013 InterExchange Au Pair of the Year contest!
Every year we recognize one InterExchange Au Pair of the Year who demonstrates the best qualities of the InterExchange Au Pair USA program.
For this year’s contest, we’re looking for stories of au pairs who have contributed to the family as a team player during the program. Your entry should show how, in addition to regular child care duties, your au pair made a special commitment to finding new ways to contribute to your family “team”.
Did she easily adapt to your family’s personalities, schedule and lifestyle? Did he introduce customs from his country to add to your family’s own traditions? What else did your au pair do to support the development of your family’s team?
If your story wins, your au pair could become the InterExchange Au Pair of the Year for 2013! The winning prize for the au pair is a trip to Chicago, IL during the 2013 InterExchange Au Pair USA Conference in November, plus $200 spending money!
We love hearing from both the au pair and the host family, so we encourage you to work together as a team and even submit joint essays with information from both the au pair and your family!
To enter, submit a 400-850 word essay detailing how your au pair worked together with your family during the au pair program and how you have benefited from hosting an international au pair. This contest is open to any au pair still living and working with the host family as of November 6, 2013. All essays must be received by InterExchange no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on September, 30, 2013. Read the Au Pair of the Year official rules and enter to win!
We look forward to hearing and seeing your stories about how your au pair became a member of your family “team” this year!
$1000 Discount Available Until 8/31! Get Ready for Fall and Back-to-School Schedules
Good news – We’ve extended our $1000 discount for new host families! Get ready for the school year (it’s right around the corner!) with affordable, flexible child care withInterExchange Au Pair USA.
If you apply between now and August 31st, we’re offering a discount of $1000 to qualified new families!*
You can be ready for the fall when you host a qualified, English-speaking international au pair in your home! Your au pair will provide structure and stability to your family’s changing schedule and bring personalized attention for your kids.
Au pairs can help with homework, take children to school and after-school activities, and introduce your children to a new culture in their own home, too! With our $1000 discount, your expense of $7.35/hour is lower than most child care options! And because many of our au pairs have 1000+ hours of child care experience, you’ll know you’ve got an experienced care giver for your children.
If you’re ready to find the perfect au pair for your family, apply through Passport, our online matching and communication system, to start looking at our au pairs’ profiles this week!
Save $1000 on affordable and reliable child care with an international au pair – complete your application now!
*$1000 = $350 application fee waiver + $650 off annual program fees. For new families only. Cannot be combined with other discounts.
Submit Your Photos for the 2014 Au Pair USA Calendar!
One of our favorite projects at this time of year is getting photos from our au pairs and host families to create the InterExchange Au Pair USA annual calendar.
We love being able to show off the diversity of our au pairs and their families, and we want to represent as many of you as possible!
This year, we’re making the project even more fun by offering a $50 gift card to the person or family who submits the best photo to represent each month of the year! 12 prizes in total will be awarded.*
So if you’re a current host family or au pair, please submit a photo today! We especially love winter photos, but we also like to see cultural activities, special holidays and celebrations and other fun pics with au pairs and host families.
Submit your photos by August 25th and you could win a $50 Visa gift card!
*Only one winner per represented au pair/host family per month will be selected. However, the same host family or au pair is eligible to win for more than one month. The winner for each month is selected at the sole discretion of InterExchange. All decisions made by InterExchange are final. Please read our Official Contest Rules for further details.
Apply Between Now and July 31st and save $1000!
We’ve extended our summer discount for new host families! If you apply between now and July 31st, we’re offering a discount of $1000 to qualified new families!*
Hosting one of our English-speaking international au pairs brings qualified new host families a loving, in-home child care provider who can work around your family’s changing schedule and provide personalized attention that meets your particular needs. With our $1000 discount, your expense of $7.35/hour is lower than most child care options! And because many of our au pairs have 1000+ hours of child care experience, you’ll know you’ve got an experienced care giver for your children.
If you’re ready to find the perfect au pair for your family, apply through Passport, our online matching and communication system, to start looking at our au pairs’ profiles this week!
Save $1000 on affordable and reliable child care with an international au pair – complete your application now!
*$1000 = $350 application fee waiver + $650 off annual program fees
Brooklyn Host Dads are the Best!
In honor of Father’s Day–check out why a few of our au pairs think their host dad’s are the best!
My host father is a great, interested father and I can’t get over how much effort he puts into running the kids’ baseball programme! He never hesitates in helping me out when I need something and has driven me to, and picked me up from, many an adventure.
Host Dad Michael, Millie from the UK
My host Dad is awesome. He is the smartest person I know and is always willing to help me out and recommend things that I can do. He’s a loving and patient Father and him and my Host Mum make a great team!
Host Dad David, Brooke from New Zealand
Fernando, you’re an amazing dad. It goes without saying that the boys adore you, from playing soccer to whittling sticks and reading books, they love every minute they get to spend with you. I love the warm spring and summer days when we can all do stoop-time and chat with our neighbors. You always make time to talk to people you care about… Let’s face it, you’re awesome! 🙂 Happy Father’s Day, have a good one!
Brooklyn Host Moms Are the Best!
In honor of Mother’s Day, see why a few of our Brooklyn Au Pairs think their host mothers are the greatest!
Carla is an amazing mom, she goofs around with her sons, exposes them to new things, great books and amazing food. When she gets home she is all mom and ready to have fun and hang out. She challenges me to cook dishes I have never made before and because of that I turned into a pretty decent food preparer 🙂 She is an amazing woman and wonderful mom and I wish her an unforgettable mother’s day!’
-Host Mom Carla, Au Pair Nathalie from Belgium
My host mother is one of the strongest women I know, with the biggest heart for those she cares about. Her children are her number one priority at all times and their happiness is paramount. There are not many women who would do as much as Mary Ann does for the people she loves. I have a huge amount of affection and respect for my host mama, and I can’t thank her enough for the experience she is giving me.
-Host Mom Mary Ann, Au Pair Millie from England
I admire my host Mum because she does it all. She is kind, thoughtful,
helpful and organised. She always respects my decisions and backs me
up and is a great mother to the kids as well as the best host Mum I
could ask for.
-Host Mom Ileen, Au Pair Brooke from New Zealand
Lorna, is a great woman and fortunately she is the one that I’m working for, I really learning do many things with her as cook, be happy, she is this kind of person that even if she is not feeling good at all she always has a nice smile and helpful ideas.
Her heart is pretty big and she is always worry about the people around her, even looking for then first than for herself , for my this year and 6 months with her were totally awesome and I just can say that I will miss her and her kids to because they made me felt part of them
– Host Mom Lorna – Au Pair Claudia, from Mexico
Anna is honest and good-natured, not too lazy to answer my questions. She takes care of me and helps in difficult situations. And with Anna we can just talk as two adult person.
-Host Mom Anna, Au Pair Diana from Armenia
Summer Class Schedules
- Baruch College (Manhattan)
- Borough of Manhattan Community College (Most Affordable Classes, Manhattan)
- Cooper Union Continuing Education (Manhattan)
- Fashion Institute of Technology Non-Credit Classes (Midtown Manhattan)
- Hunter College (Manhattan)
- Kingsborough Community College (Brooklyn)
- Medger Evens College (Brooklyn)
- New York Academy of Art (Manhattan)
- New York City College of Technology (Brooklyn)
- NYU Continuing Education (Manhattan)
- Parsons The New School for Design (Manhattan)
- Pratt Institute (Brooklyn)
- School of Visual Arts (Manhattan)
- Teacher College of Columbia University (Manhattan, top rated English Program)
- The City College of New York (Manhattan)
- The New School (Manhattan)
April Cluster Meeting
Don’t forget our April Cluster Meeting is this Sunday at 1:30 PM!
Join other au pairs and get to know our newest arrival over a Mexican Brunch. Those what want to will then have the option of going to the Sakura Cherry Blossom Festival (a famous Brooklyn event!) at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden after.
Visit Washington DC
| Cultural Highways Offer: The nation’s capital – WASHINGTON, DC! |
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Your au pair year is not complete without a visit (or five) to Washington, DC! The nation’s capital is not only home to the President, but also beautiful monuments, memorials and museums. Whether you’ve been before or this will be your first time – you’re sure to find something new.
Travel and Fullfil Au Pair Education Hours by visiting Washington DC with Cultural Highways and Borough of Manhattan Community College.Click here for more information.
Click here to view an Au Pair video of this tour. Tour Date Saturday, March 23 – Sunday, March 24, 2013 Click on the TOUR INFO button to read more |
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| EARN EDUCATIONAL CREDIT… …WITH 2 CLASSES & THE TOUR! |
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Sign up for the educational course offered through BMCC and deepen your understanding of this country and the people who have shaped its history. The knowledge you will gain is guaranteed to enrich your travel experience.
Read more about this great educational opportunity by clicking on the EDUCATIONAL COURSE INFO button. HOW TO SIGN UP FOR A BMCC COURSE
EDUCATIONAL COURSE SUMMARY Class Dates: Sunday, March 3 & Sunday, March 10, 2013
Tuition Price paid to BMCC: $299 (includes classes & the tour)
Education Earned upon successful completion of classroom sessions and the tour: 35 hours (or 3.5 CEU’s) “I really loved Washington, DC.
Everything was perfect – the hotel, the guide, the bus, the weather!
I couldn’t sleep last night thinking about everything I saw.
It’s fantastic – every au pair needs to go.”
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