From: April Mack [mailto:aprildmack@gmail.com]
Bro. Billy:
We would appreciate so much your promotion of this wonderful "mission" opportunity to your church. The deadline is soon approaching to have these students placed. I’m not sure what all that Roy communicated to you, but these students are here for immersion only. They have no schedule, no place to be. They are here to improve their english and learn American culture. Our family has hosted a sweet girl from France the last two years. Marie is now a part of our family, she accepted Christ the first year that she stayed with us. These students are only here for three weeks. Each of them are happy to attend church services & participate in youth activities. Last year, several students being hosted with our church family went to youth conference. I sincerely appreciate you presenting this to your church,
A great mission opportunity without leaving home. Share your life with a student from France for three weeks.
Host families are needed for two boys from France, August 4th – 25th. These students are visiting the US to learn American culture and to improve their English. If interested, please contact April Mack at aprildmack or (404) 886-7357.
Feel free to view the Nacel website to get a look at the students’ profiles. www.nacelopendoor.org Go to "host a student" and then "View Student Profiles". The username is: summer
Password is: hosting
Let me know if you have any questions
Blessings,
April Mack
(404) 886-7357
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT HOSTING A NACEL OPEN DOOR STUDENT
WHEN WILL THE STUDENTS BE HERE? August 4th – August 25th.
If you live close to the airport, it is requested that you accompany the program director to the airport.
WHY ARE THEY COMING? They want to learn more English, experience American life, and make friends and become a part of your family.
CAN WE CHOOSE A BOY OR GIRL AND SELECT AN AGE? Yes. However, the more flexible you can be, the better. Most students are ages 11-18.
WE’VE NEVER DONE ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE. WHAT’S EXPECTED? Simply welcome the student and include him/her in your daily routines and activities.
DOES THE STUDENT NEED A SEPARATE BEDROOM? No, only a separate bed.
WHAT IS OUR FINANCIAL OBLIGATION? Just to provide room and board for the month. The students bring spending money, incidentals and gifts.
HOW ARE FAMILIES AND STUDENTS SELECTED? We ask for references to confirm that you are a happy, stable family and we also visit homes. Students are recommended by their language teachers and screened by foreign and domestic offices for suitability.
WHAT IF THERE IS A PROBLEM? Call us! We will be ready to help, along with the teacher/program director and chaperones who accompany the students from abroad. If necessary, we can gently move the student to a reserve family but we do that as a last resort.
WHAT ABOUT MEDICAL PROBLEMS? You will have a medical release signed by the student’s parents and a Nacel insurance form. Proceed as you would for your own children. The students will have their own medical card to present to the medical institution, should the need arise. Nacel will make sure all bills are paid.
WHAT IF WE DON’T HAVE TEENAGERS? Please provide opportunities for the student to meet other teens during the stay. Couples with small children or grown children have hosted successfully. You could perhaps host an adult teacher‑chaperone.
WHAT IF WE DON’T SPEAK THE LANGUAGE? No problem. The students have had several years of English and are eager to practice. They are here to develop their conversational skills.
WHEN WILL WE KNOW WHO OUR STUDENT WILL BE? We start matching the students several weeks prior to their arrival. The earlier you apply, the earlier you can start corresponding. You will receive the student’s dossier, which includes a letter to you, their photo and background info.
CAN OUR TEENS GO ABROAD WITH NACEL? Yes! Nacel offers programs in France, Germany, Spain, Mexico, Ivory Coast, Canada, England, Italy, Japan, China, Indonesia, Mauritius, China, Australia, Brazil, Taiwan, Ireland, and Thailand. Please call us for our Program Brochure.
WHAT IS NACEL? Nacel Cultural Exchanges is a non‑profit organization sponsoring cultural exchanges between American and foreign families and students. It is listed with the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel.
HOST FAMILY COMMENTS
The Moench Family
Our granddaughter was impressed by the differences but really amazed at all the ways she and Lili were the same… A good lesson to learn early.
The Hansen Family
We got to know and love an exceptional young lady who represented her Japanese culture beautifully.
The Carina Family
Foreign exchange in my opinion is about speaking, eating, communicating, and building a bond forever. We are going to miss her very much and really hated to see our exchange daughter go.
The Burke Family
This is a wonderful experience. We truly enjoyed having Ami become part of our family. She and my daughter got along beautifully. This was definitely a worthwhile experience. Our student was a very well mannered and considerate young lady. I am sure her parents are very proud of her. We will miss having her here in our home.
The Cortez Family
This experience really brought my children closer together. They also learned a new language and customs which I consider to be a really great thing. My family had a great time with our student.
The Benvenuto Family
We met a wonderful young lady and got the opportunity to experience a little bit of a different culture at the very same time. All I can say is THANK YOU.
The Mejia Family
Mickey was a pleasure to have in our home. He taught us many Korean customs and words. We now want our kids to go on a similar exchange due to this experience.