A year of study overseas as a Rotary Youth Exchange student gives you -

	an opportunity to develop your personal self confidence and maturity
	an opportunity to develop a lifetime of international friendships
	an opportunity to develop a real understanding of many different cultures
	an opportunity to develop new language skills
	an opportunity to develop a base for future education and career goals
	an opportunity to develop in many ways

Rotary Youth Exchange - an opportunity of a lifetime

One former exchange student said:
My youth exchange year was one of incredible change and growth for me. In addition to see so much of the rest of the world, and making such wonderful friends, I changed in ways I never knew were possible. I am more confident and positive when meeting new people. I have greater ability to empathize with others and to put myself in their place when making judgments. I have greater willingness to take on roles and tasks to which I am unaccustomed. I have more ability to see myself objectively, in a more realistic context. I understand more fully my own strengths and weaknesses. I am more tolerant of ambiguous situations and more open to differing interpretations of them. I feel greater respect and appreciation for my family. And most of all, I feel more surely that common bonds unite all human beings. Thank you, Rotary for the best year of my life.

Rotary Youth Exchange - an opportunity of a lifetime
Follow the menu above to see if you qualify and to find out more about the application process. You are encouraged to make further inquiries at any time of the year.

The closing date of applications for Rotary Youth Exchange is usually around the period of March-April of the year prior to departure. Always check this with your local Rotary district.

How our Exchange works
Each year Rotary Youth Exchange provides thousands of young people worldwide with an opportunity to experience the cultures and accomplishments of people in other countries.

The ambassadorial nature of the exchange promotes world understanding and peace.

Youth Exchange is an official program of Rotary International and allows around 8000 students to exchange annually to around 60 different countries.

As a Rotary Exchange student, you will spend one year living in another country, usually with three or four host families. You will become part of those families and their community. These Rotary accredited families are volunteers who will welcome and care for you, supervise your year and introduce you to their culture and lifestyle.
In your host country you will learn another language, experience different foods, study different subjects, enjoy a new culture and enjoy a new way of living and most likely need to learn a new language. You will learn a great deal about yourself and gain confidence and self-sufficiency.

You will attend school in your local community, as well as participating in Rotary and community activities. At the same time you will make new friends, see exciting places and experience adventures that will take a lifetime to recount.