February 2014

20 Feb France & Parisian Culture

Posted at 02:49h in About Paris & France by Lisa Gettings

Understanding France A wonderful guide about France with tons of tips about bridging the gap between French and American culture Understanding Culture Shock This article is very thorough and will help you if you experience culture shock while living in France. About the Baguette An inquiry into the origin of...

20 Feb Childcare Information for New Au Pairs

Posted at 01:08h in Childcare by Au Pair Paris

Childcare in your host family will most likely be reasonably smooth and effortless, but not always… In the beginning, the children may well have difficulty adjusting to you, and you will have to work quite hard to earn their trust and co-operation. This can be especially...

19 Feb Study Abroad Leads to Long Term Stay in Paris

Posted at 03:13h in Au Pair Stories by Au Pair Paris

Written by Siobhan, age 21 Even before I graduated from Mount Holyoke College in 2011, I knew I wanted to live in Paris. After my study abroad experience in Montpellier I knew that I wanted to go back, but this time to the capital of France...