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Rotary Youth Exchange Program: Promoting Understanding and World Peace

Rotary is a non-profit organization with over 1.2 million members in 170+ countries. The Youth Exchange Program offers high school students a chance to travel abroad, learn new cultures, and represent America while promoting peace. With careful interviews, thorough orientations, and support from local Rotary clubs, students benefit from a low-cost opportunity to gain valuable experiences and scholarships. The program includes short and long-term exchanges in various countries like those in Europe, Asia, and South America. Find out more at www.ryehouston.com and get involved in this life-changing initiative.

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Rotary Youth Exchange Program: Promoting Understanding and World Peace

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  1. “Promoting world peace and understanding one person, one exchange at a time” www.ryehouston.com

  2. What is Rotary? • Rotary is a non-profit international service organization • Formed in 1905 by four men in Chicago • It has now grown to over 1.2 million members in over 170+ countries • Rotary Motto: “Service Above Self” • Rotary Structure • Worldwide - 530 Districts / 32,000 Clubs • Greater Houston Area – Rotary District 5890 • 63 Rotary clubs; approximately 3,000 Rotarians • Rotary notable projects • Polio Plus • Children of the Dump

  3. What is Rotary Youth Exchange? • Exchange program for high school students • Each year, more than 9,000 exchange students from over 80 countries travel abroad through Rotary.

  4. Why become an Exchange Student? • Live another culture • Make lifelong friends • Learn another language • Promote World Peace • Become more confident • Learn to adapt • Represent America • Learn to think independently and creatively

  5. Why Rotary Youth Exchange is #1 • $20,000 Scholarship* • Careful interviews • Thorough orientations • Local support group (local Rotary club) • Activities provided by Rotary • Low cost

  6. Qualifications • High school student age 16-18 ½ (as of August 1, 2020) • Excellent student • Willingness to adapt, learn a new language, and • Learn a new culture • Initiative to get involved in activities • Willingness to speak to groups • Attitude of giving to others

  7. Youth Exchange Program Summary Short term program Long term program Full academic school year Hosted by two to three families Supported by host Rotary Club, counselor, and committee Limited in number of students Our district is looking for approx. 20 students from the greater Houston area • Normally 3 to 4 weeks in each country • One on one exchange during the summer with another student in Northern hemisphere • No school attendance • Hosted by exchange students’ families • Not limited on number of students who participate

  8. Potential Country Options • Western Europe • France, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain Sweden, • Eastern Europe • Poland • Asia • Japan, Taiwan, Thailand • S. America • Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay

  9. Cost Short TERM Long Term $6,000 Long term cost figure lessens when you consider today’s costs that will not be incurred abroad: Car insurance, Food, Entertainment, Etc. Major Costs Airfare and insurance Host Rotary club provides: $100 + / month allowance • Approximately $2,000

  10. Key Dates • Info Meetings – • Club Interview -- • District interview • December 7, 8 • Overnight Holiday party with inbound students • December 7, 8

  11. District 5890 Exchange Students!

  12. Rotary Contact Info • Long Term & Short-Term ProgramsNamePhone number • Email address • District Website:www.ryehouston.com • Rotary Website:www.rotary.org

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