What Is It Like Living With an American Host Family?
Why living in beats visiting
You are not visiting the United States — you are living in it. That means meals together, family traditions, holidays, road trips, and the ordinary moments no hotel or dorm can offer. Your English improves naturally all day simply by being part of the household. You see how American homes actually work rather than how films portray them. And the family becomes your home base in a new country, often for far longer than the program year.
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One of the best parts of being an au pair in the U.S.? You're not just visiting — you're actually living with an American family. That means real meals together, family traditions, holidays, road trips, and everyday moments that no hotel or dorm could ever give you. You get to practice your English naturally, all day long, just by being part of the family. You learn how American homes actually work — not just what you see in movies. And that family? They become your people. Your home base in a whole new country. It's a cultural exchange in the truest sense, and those connections often last a lifetime. If this sounds like the adventure you've been dreaming of, visit greataupairusa.com to learn how to apply.
