NOD Voices

The Nacel Open Door Blog is a place to share stories, experiences, photos, information, videos, advice, and just about anything else related to the exchange experience for host families and students.

Ben and Guille with our Christmas tree

Trading Holiday Traditions

Shannon Thompson, Vice President of NOD, shares her and her families experience of hosting this holiday season, and offers ideas for other host families.
Kathy Brands and her exchange students at the MOA

Congratulations Nacel Open Door Star, Kathleen Brands

Nacel Open Door (NOD) is excited to introduce one of our amazing international student exchange host parents and NOD Stars, Kathleen Brands, of Moline, Illinois!
Potluck line-up

NOD Celebrates IEW with International Deliciousness

Each year Nacel Open Door celebrates International Education Week with our annual International Potluck!
Arthur and his Host Parents

Shout-out to Arthur, one of our 4-year PSP Students!

Hanqing, known locally as Arthur, was nominated by his Local Representative, Hope Egolf.
Jonathan and 4 of his french students

NOD gives a shout-out to amazing Local Coordinators, Jonathan Schnack

Nacel Open Door (NOD) is excited to give a Star Award one of our amazing Local Coordinators, Jonathan Schnack, of Long Beach, California!
The Browns and former Host Student Sina Celebrating Octoberfest during a 2018 visit to Germany

Meet Nacel Open Door Stars, Gary and Nancy!

Meet Nacel Open Door Stars, Gary and Nancy!
Jonah with Hope

Congratulations Nacel Open Door Star, Jonah!

This summer Nacel Open Door (NOD) had the pleasure of welcoming Jonah from France to our three-week immersion program in Philadelphia. 
Chiara, The Marchese's and Marta

Congratulations Nacel Open Door Stars, Chiara and Marta!

Two exceptional students, Marta from Spain and Chiara from Italy, participated in NOD's Academic Year Program.
Laura's St. Thomas Graduation from St. Thomas

Congratulations Nacel Open Door Star, Laura Hankins!

Nacel Open Door (NOD) is excited to introduce one of our amazing Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) alumni students and a Nacel Open Door Star, Laura Hankins, of North Mankato, Minnesota!
Marie and Tim Shaner with their 2 children and international daughter

Congratulations Nacel Open Door Stars, Marie and Tim Shaner!

NOD is excited to introduce two of our amazing international student exchange host parents and Nacel Open Door Stars, Marie and Tim Shaner, of Pennsylvania!
Santi and his Host mom and Brother befor a Milwaukee Bucks Game

Congratulations Nacel Open Door Star, Jose Santiago Gutierrez!

Jose Santiago Gutierrez, who goes by Santi, is a Mexican student in NOD’s Academic Year Program living in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Jiahuiu Hu

Jiahui Hu, Congratulations on being Nacel Open Door latest Star

Jiahui Hu was nominated by her Local Representative, Carla Sherman, who said, “Jiahui first came to America for the 2021-22 school year and returned again this year as a Junior." She is once again living with her same host family from last year as it was such a great fit for all involved.