repatriation – Global Awareness

It’s Time To Say Good-bye

I recently hosted a cluster meeting at my home that was a Bon Voyage for one of my au pairs and a" welcome to America" for the new arrivals. Of course, the new arrivals were a little nervous, quieter than the other girls, standing back to observe. My au pair who was returning to Germany [...]

By Global Awareness|2012-09-28T12:16:21-04:00September 28th, 2012|Blog|3 Comments

“…it’s time to go home?”

Time flies and more often than not, our au pairs tell us that they can't believe how quickly their year in the U.S. (or two years) has flown by. Feelings about going home are often mixed and in some cases, the prospect of ending a life-changing experience brings anxiety and dismay. Our host families may [...]

By Global Awareness|2016-09-06T18:16:20-04:00May 23rd, 2012|Cultural Clash|Comments Off