How do I join Rotary Youth Exchange?

Meet with your district leaders, especially the district Youth Exchange chair and youth protection officer, to determine whether your district is prepared to participate. Contact us at [email protected] to learn more about the certification process.

Is Rotary exchange free?

How Much Does the Rotary Youth Exchange Cost? The answer varies by club district and state. One thing is for sure: Students are guaranteed free food, because host families are expected to feed their adopted exchange student. For Lobel’s district, the three-week summer program costs $500.

How old do you have to be to do an exchange year?

Eligibility criteria. To go on exchange you must meet the following criteria to be accepted on the program: Must be between 15 and 18 years of age.

How old is Rotary Youth Exchange?

Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) is a Rotary International student exchange program for students in secondary school. Since 1929, Rotary International has sent young people around the globe to experience new cultures. Currently, about 9,000 students are sponsored by Rotary clubs every year.

Where can exchange students go?

The best student exchange programs:

1. Study Spanish language and Mexican culture with Arcos Journeys Abroad.
2. Study abroad in France with AFS Intercultural Programs.
3. Performing Arts Abroad Program to study musical theater in England.
4. Do a high school exchange and volunteer in Costa Rica with Nacel International.

What countries can you go to with Rotary?

Countries Australian Rotary Clubs frequently host with include:

• Argentina.
• Austria.
• Belgium.
• Brazil.
• Canada.
• Chile.
• Czech. Republic.
• Denmark.

How much does it cost to be an exchange student?

Brown says the cost for the international exchange program varies as both the international and U.S. partner organizations charge fees. She says while it’s dependent on the country, “an average cost would be between $8,000 to $10,000 a year for a student to pay, and this would include both sides of the ocean.”

Do you get money for hosting a foreign exchange student?

Depending on the length of stay, homestay company, and region, hosting an exchange student can earn you anywhere from an extra $30 a day to $1,400 per month.

What is an exchange student?

A foreign exchange student is usually a high school or college student who travels to a foreign country to live and study abroad, as part of a foreign exchange student program. Exchange students will attend classes at a local high school or university, usually as part of their current course of study.

What is Rotary Youth Exchange?

Rotary Youth Exchange builds peace one young person at a time. Students learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens.

How much does it cost to exchange with rotary?

Rotary will provide you with your Rotary Youth Exchange blazer and a small monthly allowance. The main costs you incur for an exchange are the return airfare and insurance along with the “exchange tour”. Depending on your host country, the “exchange tour” could be for 10 – 20 or more days.

What does it cost to participate in a youth exchange?

Rotary will provide the host families for your exchange and enrol you at a school for no charge. Rotary will provide you with your Rotary Youth Exchange blazer and a small monthly allowance. The main costs you incur for an exchange are the return airfare and insurance along with the “exchange tour”.

How much do you pay for your Rotary Club dues?

Our Rotary club charges $430 per year for dues and before COVID we charged $20 per meal for a buffet lunch with coffee, tea, water and a small dessert included. However, we have 8 other clubs in this area and all of them charge less for dues than we do.