Utah Valley University is excited to present the Au Pair Weekend program offered in Lehi, Utah. This fun and educational program helps you, as an au pair working in the United States, gain the most from your American experience.
This program can satisfy the U.S. Department of State au pair education requirement. It is very affordable and can be customized to fit your needs. Earn 60 or 72 educational hours by attending this Au Pair Weekend course and completing pre- and post-assignments as necessary.
(Contact your au pair agency to determine their specific requirements regarding hours and credits.)
For complete program details, including exact dates, pricing, and to register, please see https://www.aupairclasses.org/utah.
Students who register for this program will have both of the curriculum listed below in one Combo weekend. This course is worth 6 credits.
Students will identify personal learning goals for their international experience and complete projects and activities that help them to realize these goals. They will interact directly in American life by participating in community-based learning experiences in the city where the class is held and within their own local communities where they live. In addition, students will examine their conflict resolution styles and learn strategies for more effectively resolving conflicts they will encounter while living abroad. They will better understand culture shock and how it can affect them both in the US and when returning home. Finally, students will learn about and experience the rich cultural diversity inherent in US communities, with a specific focus on the state where the course is held.
Students’ primary learning objective includes gaining a greater understanding of the United States and the state of Utah and the Rocky Mountain region sometimes referred to as “the Wild West.” Students will have the opportunity to share their home country’s culture with one another and their American student peers, and to compare it to key aspects of American life. Students will learn about pivotal events in US history, study the US government and election process, discuss important US current events, and explore the diverse geography of the US. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about Utah and travel to interesting local sites during the weekend.
Our courses are offered three to four times each year. Specific and upcoming dates can be found at www.aupairclasses.org
Housing is not provided, but students may add a housing option for an additional fee during registration.
