Students are supported through their local and sponsor Rotary clubs in the destination country. Additionally each student will go through extensive training before departure. Rotary volunteers work to ensure the safety of exchange students throughout the exchange
Currently Participating Countries: Japan, Taiwan, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Colombia and Poland
Rotary Youth Exchange Ambassadors receive a scholarship in tuition, room & board and spending allowance. *Long-Term Program*
Hosting an exchange student can be an incredibly rewarding experience for your family. Host families provide room and board and share their lives with exchange students, involving them in family, community, and cultural activities.
If you’re thinking about doing an exchange year, DO IT ! It will change your life forever. This program is amazing and I’m so thankful that Rotary Youth Exchange gives me this opportunity. I have no word how happy I’m here.
I am halfway through but I have still have so much I want to do and see. This program is amazing and I'm so happy I found Rotary Youth Exchange when I did. I am so thankful for this opportunity and I have no regrets!
I couldn’t write about exchange without mentioning learning the language of your host-country! Speaking for myself, this is hands-down one of the coolest parts of exchange.
I couldn’t write about exchange without mentioning learning the language of your host-country! Speaking for myself, this is hands-down one of the coolest parts of exchange.
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