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.

Your Exchange Year Is Unique

Your Exchange Year Is Unique

 
Happy National Park Week!

Happy National Park Week!

 
Student Bloggers

Junior Year: Time To Think Of College

 
Advisor's Angle

Advisor's Angle: Cultural Differences in Bathrooms & Hygiene

Not all bathrooms are built or used in the same ways. In some countries, the bathroom is a wet room. This means that when one showers, the entire room gets wet, which isn’t a problem since there is a drain in the floor. No shower curtains needed!
Student Bloggers

Traveling Through Time

 
Student Bloggers

My Favorite Restaurants in America (And Differences From Home)

 
Lukasz

AYP Student Attends United Nations "Future We Want" Conference

 

By AYP Student Lukasz from Poland
Gio

Gio's Spring Trip

 
Ruby Carlson

Project Connects CBYX Alum with German Refugee

 
CBYX

NOD CBYX Alum Selected for Dept. of State TIES Event

 

The opportunities student exchange provides aren't limited to just the time spent abroad.
Spring Break

Spring Break Travel Reminders

 

Infographic: Which NOD Exchange Program?

Considering studying in America with Nacel Open Door, but not sure which program would fit your needs? Take this handy little quiz! (And it’s a great resource to help host families choose a student from a particular program, too!)