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.

Advisor's Angle

Advisor's Angle: Tips for Host Families

 
CBYX: German Festivals

CBYX: German Festivals

 
Speech bubble

Best Apps for English Language Learners

 

Learning a new language is not an easy task, but today's technology can certainly help our students on their path to be effective English communicators in a globalized world.
Rollercoaster

Advisor's Angle: Cultural Adjustment

 
LaGrange, Georgia

Where Could You Go? LaGrange, Georgia

 

We place students in communities big and small throughout the U.S., mostly in places you’ve never heard of, but they all provide a unique American experience unlike any other!
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Where Could You Go? Virginia Beach, Virginia

 

We place students in communities big and small throughout the U.S., mostly in places you’ve never heard of, but they all provide a unique American experience unlike any other!
Uniontown

Where Could You Go? Uniontown, Pennsylvania

 

We place students in communities big and small throughout the U.S., mostly in places you’ve never heard of, but they all provide a unique American experience unlike any other!
Kenosha

Where Could You Go? Kenosha, Wisconsin

 

We place students in communities big and small throughout the U.S., mostly in places you’ve never heard of, but they all provide a unique American experience unlike any other!
Waukesha

Where Could You Go? Waukesha, Wisconsin

 

We place students in communities big and small throughout the U.S., mostly in places you've never heard of, but they all provide a unique American experience unlike any other!
Where Could You Go?

Where Could You Go?

 
emoji travel

How to Survive Long Flights (Emoji-style)

 

Our students come from all over the world. That's great, but it also means marathon-length flights for a good chunk of our students.
South Korea

CultureNotes: South Korea