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Rotary Youth Exchange
For over 75 years, students and host families have broadened their horizons through Rotary Youth Exchange. More than 80 countries and over 8,000 students each year participate in the program, which is administered at the regional level by Rotary districts and at the local level by Rotary clubs.
Rotary Youth Exchange is open to young people ages 15-25 worldwide. There are two basic types of exchanges: short-term and long-term.
- General short-term exchange
- Ages 15-19 for several days to several weeks
- Doesn’t involve attending high school, but students can tailor their experience to match their interests
- Can include homestays, tours, and international youth camps
- New Generations Exchange
- Ages 18-25 for three weeks to three months
- Ideal for recent secondary school graduates
- Can include homestays, tours, camps, or specialized internships
- Long-term exchange
- Ages 15-19 for one year
- Involves living with a few host families and attending a local school
- As a host family, you will:
- Provide room and board
- Supervise the student just as you would your own children
- Involve the student in family activities and chores
- Enrich the exchange experience by including the student in family, community, and cultural activities