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Washington DC
Weekend Overview
Your course snapshot
LOCATION
Washington DC
DURATION
3 days
FORMAT
In-Person | In-Person + Online
CREDITS
Equivalent to 3 Credits (36 Hrs)
OR with bundle: 6 Credits (72 Hrs)
COURSE
Connect in the U.S. | Discover the U.S.
Washington, D.C.’s Connect in the U.S.: Exploring Cultural Exchange course focuses on conflict resolution and cross-cultural communication, bringing together au pairs from around the world. The nation’s capital provides opportunities to put that learning into practice through visits to Georgetown, the Smithsonian museums, and the National Mall. Classroom discussions and hands-on exploration encourage self-reflection while deepening students’ understanding of American history and culture.
Dates & Pricing
Everything you need to know before your week on Oʻahu’s North Shore
Washington DC Course Details
What's included & course structure
ATTENDANCE STARTS
4:30 PM on Friday
ATTENDANCE ENDS
3:30 PM on Sunday
ARRIVE BY
3:00 PM on Friday
DEPART AFTER
6:30 PM on Sunday
PRICE INCLUDES
• Full course and course materials
• In-person instruction, workshops, and course materials
• Course-related excursions and transportation
• Completion letter
Connect in the U.S.
Learn to navigate the cultural and personal challenges of being an au pair living in the United States. Discuss conflict resolution, cultural diversity in the United States, and how to successfully interact with people from different backgrounds and life experiences. Being in a diverse classroom will allow you to make new friends with individuals from all over the world and put everything you are learning into practice. Be the change you want to see in the world!
Discover the U.S.
Discover the U.S. turns everyday American life into the classroom. You'll learn about U.S. geography and explore key moments in American history, examining how they continue to shape the country's culture and politics today. Alongside au pairs from around the world, you'll compare your own home country's traditions and experiences to life in the United States, while local excursions and activities bring the material to life. It's history and culture you can actually walk through!
Meet the Team
The team behind your weekend

Dr. Emerald
City Director, Curriculum Committee

Mary
Instructor

Whitney
Instructor

Dorothy
Instructor

Mara
Instructor

Isis
Program Assistant

Janelle
Instructor

Becky
Program Coordinator
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