WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
To qualify as an ideal Rotary Youth Exchange student you are:
- 15-18 years old
- an above-average student who has demonstrated leadership in your community
- a citizen of Canada or the USA in good health
- open-minded, tolerant and willing to try new things.
ARE YOU READY TO...
- Form international friendships
- Learn new ways to communicate
- Gain a fresh understanding of yourself and others
- Immerse yourself in a different culture
- Appreciate others'ways of doing things
- Act as an ambassador for and educate others about your country
Then you are ready for Rotary Youth Exchange!
HOW CAN YOUTH EXCHANGE ENHANCE MY EDUCATION?
Major colleges and universities throughout the USA and Canada recognize the value of international studies when making placement decisions.
As our world becomes smaller many jobs and areas of study require students to have more
than one language.
The Challenge of completing a one year exchange abroad will better prepare you for the transition to living away from home as you pursue your post-secondary education
WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?
Experience our world in a way that you never thought possible... living in and learning about a different culture first hand changes one's viewpoint on the world we live in and encourages young minds to think globally.
Develop a better understanding of your worldwide neighbourhood... young people who have a desire to make our world a better place will be presented with opportunities in any one of 20 different countries in Europe, Asia and Latin America.
Gain a network of friends that is truly worldwide... the international organization of Rotary brings together students from all corners or our world in the spirit of friendship and understanding.
It's EDUCATIONAL...this is your chance to learn and enjoy The Alps, The Great Barrier Reef, the sand or Rio or the beauty of Budapest. You will see sights that many people will only see in books or on television and they will be part of your world as you become a world traveler.
WHAT'S INVOLVED?
During your time abroad you will be living with one or more host families. The Long Term Exchange program will have you attending high school as well. The Short Term Exchange is a family-to-family exchange, whereby you go out to the other family for 3 to 4 weeks and then return home hosting your host brother/sister here for 3 to 4 weeks. The short term exchange is during the summer holidays, whereas those involved in the long term exchange leave August/September and return the following summer.
Host families are carefully screened by Rotary, so that a safe and caring environment is provided.
Selection interviews are held this fall by your local Rotary Club.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
To qualify as an ideal Rotary Youth Exchange student you are:
- 15-18 years old
- an above-average student who has demonstrated leadership in your community
- a citizen of Canada or the USA in good health
- open-minded, tolerant and willing to try new things.
ARE YOU READY TO...
- Form international friendships
- Learn new ways to communicate
- Gain a fresh understanding of yourself and others
- Immerse yourself in a different culture
- Appreciate others'ways of doing things
- Act as an ambassador for and educate others about your country
Then you are ready for Rotary Youth Exchange!
HOW CAN YOUTH EXCHANGE ENHANCE MY EDUCATION?
Major colleges and universities throughout the USA and Canada recognize the value of international studies when making placement decisions.
As our world becomes smaller many jobs and areas of study require students to have more
than one language.
The Challenge of completing a one year exchange abroad will better prepare you for the transition to living away from home as you pursue your post-secondary education
WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?
Experience our world in a way that you never thought possible... living in and learning about a different culture first hand changes one's viewpoint on the world we live in and encourages young minds to think globally.
Develop a better understanding of your worldwide neighbourhood... young people who have a desire to make our world a better place will be presented with opportunities in any one of 20 different countries in Europe, Asia and Latin America.
Gain a network of friends that is truly worldwide... the international organization of Rotary brings together students from all corners or our world in the spirit of friendship and understanding.
It's EDUCATIONAL...this is your chance to learn and enjoy The Alps, The Great Barrier Reef, the sand or Rio or the beauty of Budapest. You will see sights that many people will only see in books or on television and they will be part of your world as you become a world traveler.
WHAT'S INVOLVED?
During your time abroad you will be living with one or more host families. The Long Term Exchange program will have you attending high school as well. The Short Term Exchange is a family-to-family exchange, whereby you go out to the other family for 3 to 4 weeks and then return home hosting your host brother/sister here for 3 to 4 weeks. The short term exchange is during the summer holidays, whereas those involved in the long term exchange leave August/September and return the following summer.
Host families are carefully screened by Rotary, so that a safe and caring environment is provided.
Selection interviews are held this fall by your local Rotary Club.
Please click on the link below to download and print application:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11fcSlSLgUbFt71l_el4CWphZhw3oWlIG/view?usp=sharing
Applications are due by 5 PM December 13th, 2021. They may be scanned and sent via email to dunkirkfredoniarotaryclub@
Dunkirk-Fredonia Rotary Club
P.O. Box 501
Fredonia, NY 14063
P.O. Box 501
Fredonia, NY 14063
For further information please email dunkirkfredoniarotaryclub@
This is an outstanding opportunity for a qualified youth ages 15-19 from Dunkirk and Fredonia High Schools, and P-Tech Academy!