APIA and UCLA in an on-going partnership that began years ago, developed a special course that meets the Department of State exchange program goals. This hybrid US American History course utilizes expert professors from UCLA who deliver the course content online over 19 weeks, while concurrently sending au pairs into their local community to share [...]
Here is what Sara from Colombia and living in Florida shares! What do you think? Deadline to answer June 30 - click our "Speak Your Truth" to have your voice added to the choir! to
"Belonging" is defined by Oxford as "an affinity for a place or situation." As cultural ambassadors, au pairs have an important role to play as temporary community members during their time in the US. They give back in so many ways and area a part of the community in many ways. So what does [...]
(Nelly, Community Counselor, and her powerful au pairs in New Jersey.) Happy International Women's Day To celebrate, GA would like to spotlight on taking the power. The World Health Organization estimates that 1 in every 3 women in the world experience violence and these stats have not improved over the past decade. Women living overseas are [...]
Jessica from Italy explains how she signed up to volunteer in her local adopted US community in three easy steps! Go to volunteermatch.com. Enter your US zip code and find a volunteer position that interest you. Meet US Americans, share of yourself and do some good work for people, animals or our shared planet. Share [...]
Tapping into the inspiration of Martin Luther King Jr, last month we asked the au pair community, "what is worth fighting for?" and they spoke their truth! Au pairs are getting ready to put their ideas into action for making 2023 the best year yet. Before we share all their inspirational ideas, here are some [...]
(Au pairs volunteering at a local homeless shelter this month in North Carolina - preparing and serving lunch.) Volunteering is a US American tradition! Back in 1736, Benjamin Franklin started the first volunteer firehouse in Philadelphia, our nation's capital. During this same time, volunteerism was rooted in bettering the community and faith-based charity work. The [...]
Au pairs are sharing some thoughts this Thanksgiving week and throughout the end of the year about their incredible cross-cultural adventure ...let these few inspire you...more to come... Jamileth from Peru, living in NV is grateful for: "Giving me a new opportunity to live. Because I came out from my comfort zone and could live, [...]
