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.

Big Ambitions in Botswana

Last year Nacel Open Door and Nacel International School System began a partnership with a school in Oodi, Botswana called D

Advisor's Angle: Transition period

The month of June brings warming temperatures and a time of final transitions for students and Host Families!

Prom: Like the Movies, Minus the Drama

AP Exams: The Long Battle

Five Benefits of Studying Abroad in High School

While the actual list of benefits is much longer, we think these are some of the most important aspects of being a high school-aged international student.

Recipe: Chicken Cordon Bleu

Communication Styles

Jane

AYP Student Stars in The King and I

Simon from China played the lead role in his school's production of The King and I. This is actually Simon's debut in acting, but Coordinator Cecilia Balogh had nothing but good things to

New Life in Gezhi

Note: This article appeared in our quarterly newsletter NOD Voices.