Jenny Ruff, wife of former Rotarian Phil Ruff and now Host Family Coordinator at the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at NIU, shared with the Rotary Club about an opportunity to participate in and support the Youth Leadership Program run by NIU and sponsored by the US State Department.
The program is seeking families willing to host 2 students for one week (April 13-20). The Ruffs are great supporters of exchange programs and have hosted several of our exchange students in the past.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about Southeast Asian cultures with students who have been vetted by the government. Obligations would include transportation to/from NIU during the week (morning drop off and evening pickup).
They are also looking for local high schoolers who would be interested in being a part of the program to participate alongside the Asian students.
They are also looking for local high schoolers who would be interested in being a part of the program to participate alongside the Asian students.
You can find additional information on their website at: http://www.niu.edu/cseas/programs/seaylp.shtml