I spent 4 weeks this summer in Canada. It was an amazing experience.
My host dad, Mitch, was great. Together we played golf and went swimming and even took some trips together. I cooked German hamburgers and schnitzels for them, and they cooked BBQs and sausages for me. 
I also met some extended family. We went to Grandma's house two or three times a week to eat, and there I tried great Canadian food. My favorite? Canadian sausages!
One of the highlights of the trip was discovering how much my English had improved since arriving in Canada. We went to see the movie Spiderman fully in English, and I understood most of it, even though it had no subtitles.
If you are adventurous, talkative, and flexible, consider spending a summer in Canada. To me, it was a great way to improve my English skills, make new friends, and learn about a different culture.

Nicolas (google)

I am very happy to review this program and share my experience. I traveled earlier this year to Ireland to spend 8 weeks living like a local Irish. One of the first things I noticed was that everyone is very friendly. They say hello to each other at the local store and are kind to each other.

I agree with my mom that this experience was great for me, because it allowed me to get to know another culture and see how local teenagers live in Ireland. We are very thankful to Nacel because they took care of everything, kept communication constant, and helped me plan a great program.

Miriam (google)

I had an amazing time in Germany. I learned so much and got to see so many cool places like Dresden, Berlin, and Switzerland. I had an amazing family who i'll be in contact with for the rest of my life. I feel like I have two families now. I made life long friends and experienced so many new things with them. I learned how to navigate a new environment without the support of my family and grow into a community. My exchange was an amazing experience and I recommend it to everyone.

Owen (google)

It was incredible. I didn’t expect it would be so nice. The people, the nature, and the country are so amazing! At first, I thought it wouldn't be so nice because there is another country, other cultures, and everything else.
The whole 4 weeks were so good. I made new friends, and we did a lot of things, for example, exploring the country. I also improved my English skills and my acting with foreign people. 
My host family was so nice and hospitable. They helped me a lot to find my way around. 

Lukas

Traveled to France for a six-week homestay program. Nacel helped my family and me to organize the trip quickly and without any trouble.
I think immersion in French helped me reach my goal. I didn't learn many new words, but the biggest improvement is in my fluency now. I can speak and hold conversations without giving much thought or effort. But the biggest improvement is that this program showed me that I can adapt to new situations. Even as the "new guy," I am confident that I can familiarize myself with a new culture, make new friends, and adapt to unforeseen circumstances. I am returning home feeling more mature, able to make new decisions, and keep my mind open to new experiences.

Toma

I'm Bridgette, a student who traveled from the USA to Germany with the help of Nacel.
Before I left, my mom was out of her mind with nerves. She wasn't sure if I would be safe, and it was scary for both of us to put our trust in a program we had never experienced firsthand. I had my own worries, too, but of course, nothing compares to the worries of a mother.
Nacel reassured us throughout the process and helped my mom feel confident in her decision, which gave me confidence as well. And when I finally arrived in Germany, I was instantly welcomed. My host family became like a second family to me, and through this experience, I've made friendships that I believe will last a lifetime.
And, perhaps one of the biggest things I've gained from this experience: I'm finally fluent in German!
So, to any parent or teenager who is scared out of their mind like my mom and I were: don't be. Of course, it's scary. You're sending your child across the world, or you're leaving everything you know behind to go somewhere completely new. But sometimes, the scariest things turn into the most beautiful things.
This experience has become a beautiful memory that I will forever look back on fondly, and I'm so grateful that I took the leap.
With gratitude,
Bridgette

Bridgette