Rotary Youth Exchange is Rotary International Student Exchange

Rotary Youth Exchange is Rotary International Student Exchange Program. Since 1929, Rotary International has sent young people, around the globe to experience new cultures. About 9, 000 students are sponsored by Rotary clubs every year.

ROTARY CLUBS Appoint Director – Youth Promote RYE – within club / outside club – Schools friends / relatives Participate in RYE Programs – Sponsor / Host child

RY 2016 -17 • RI Presidential Citation - for hosting RYE Student - for Sponsoring RYE Student • Allocate budget provision for Promotion • Host Multi District event for RYE students

Exchange Programs

LONG-term exchanges usually last one year, during which you attend school and live with families in your host country. To gain a greater Understanding of the culture, you will live with at least two, preferably three, host families during your stay. To ensure your safety, the host Rotary club conscientiously screens and selects all host families.

Short-term exchanges vary in length from several days to several weeks. Although you generally would not attend school in the host country, you may be able to tailor the exchange to match your interests or to include tours of specific places or regions. The four most common types of short-term exchanges are home stays, tours, family-to-family, and international youth camps.

New Generations exchanges usually last from a few weeks to three months, making this a suitable option for recent secondary school graduates, young professionals, and Rotaractors. These exchanges may be arranged for individuals or groups and can involve home-stays, tours, or camps. Exchanges can also include a vocational element, and some districts offer specialized internships, depending on where your exchange takes place. New Generations exchanges provide the opportunity to learn about a different culture while fostering goodwill & understanding.

What are the Objectives of RYE? Who is Eligible? What does the Student gain?

Objectives: Ø To promote International Goodwill & understanding. Ø To enable students to study in a different environment for a year. Ø To broaden ones outlook while living in different cultures. Ø To act as Young Ambassadors for their own country. Ø To observe & study different facets of life & culture in a foreign Country.

Eligibility: Min Std X with above average academic performance. Pleasant & outgoing personality & confidence to fit in the role of an Ambassador. Good command over English & ability and desire to learn a new foreign language. Rotarian’s children are eligible but receive no special preference.

Benefits of Host Family: § Your children (living at home) learn to live with an exchange student & learn to adapt to a different environment. § Get motivated to learn a new language. § Your family gets international exposure without leaving home. § Gets exposure to a new culture & outlook. § You contribute towards world peace and understanding.

Cost Students & their parents or guardians are expected to cover: § Round trip airfare. § Health & accident insurance as per host § Club/District norms. § All travel documents such as passport & visas. § Clothing, miscellaneous day to day accessories & spending money. § Emergency fund for unexpected expenses during the year. § Ancillary travels & tours and § Any other deposits, fees as per the host club/district norms. ‘Costs vary from one District to another’

RYE Student Cycle

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