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Youth Exchange Program
Following Their Rotary Dreams

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An Academic Year Abroad

The Rotary Clubs of the Central New York region sponsor area high school students to study abroad and live with host families in a foreign country for one year. In return, we host students from the countries to come to District 7150 to study in the United States. Annually, students from all area high schools apply to be part of this exciting experience that will always be remembered.

WHAT TO EXPECT –
· Treated as the son or daughter of your host parents
· May be hosted by up to three host families
· Rotary advisor/counselor in your host city
· Attend a high school in your host city
· Participate in Rotary activities of your host Rotary Club
· Learn a new language and become part of a new culture
· Develop lifelong friends worldwide
· Personal growth and maturity
· Experiences that will be remembered for your lifetime

THE DISTRICT 7150 YE PROGRAM -
· 30 to 35 students exchanged annually in Year Long program
· 10 to 15 students exchanged in Short Term program (summer vacation)
· 25 countries to choose from
o Europe, Asia & Oceania, Central/South America, Scandinavia
· Rotarians to assist you throughout the selection and placement process
· Scholarship funds available for qualified applicants
· Thorough training and orientation before you depart
· Mentoring and support throughout your exchange year
· Nominal costs that include transportation, insurance, training, blazer, exchange guides and materials,

HOW TO APPLY –
· Applications are available on-line, here, or from your local Rotary Club
· Submitted by mid-October for departure the following August
· You will be given personal interview
· Following selection, you will attend a series of orientations to prepare you

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DESTINATION?
· Europe: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Switzerland
· Scandanavia: Denmark, Finland, Sweden
· Central/South America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Venezuela
· Asia & Oceania: Australia, India, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand.

Download Youth Exchange brochures from Rotary International

Long Term Youth Exchange Brochure
Download Rotary YE Brochure: Making a Difference
Short Term Youth Exchange Brochure
Download Short-Term Youth Exchange Brochure: Discover Your World

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Long Term Youth Exchange Brochure

Download Rotary YE Brochure: Making a Difference

Short Term Youth Exchange Brochure

Download Short-Term Youth Exchange Brochure: Discover Your World

-Adventure - New Culture - New Language - - New International Friends - Personal Growth and Maturity - - International Experience for University Applications - - Teach Others about Your Country - Broader View of the World - - The Best Year of Your Life


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