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.

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.
Poling Family with their 2 international sons at a Cal game

NOD gives shout-out to amazing host family, The Polings

Congratulations Nacel Open Door Stars, Mike and Sherrie Poling!
Happy Lunar New Year Photos card

Happy Lunar New Year 2023

Nacel Open Door sends our wishes that the joy of the Spring Festival will fill you all year round.

Chenxi Li with Her Local Rep, Hope Egolf

Congratulations Nacel Open Door Star, Chenxi Li!

Chenxi Li was nominated by her Local Representative, Hope Egolf, who said, “Chenxi works very hard at her studies and consistently does an outstanding job."
Georgia Tews, NOD Local Rep, and January Star Recognition Award Recipient

NOD Local Rep Georgia Tews, Latest Star Recognized

Nacel Open Door (NOD) is excited to give a Star Award one of our amazing Local Representatives, Georgia Tews, of Weyauwega, Wisconsin!
Arthur sitting in an Alpine Slide

Congratulations Nacel Open Door Star, Arthur Wellenstein!

NOD is excited to introduce one of our amazing Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) students and a Nacel Open Door Star, Arthur Wellenstein, of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin!