Rotary District 5030 Welcomes You!
Summer travel program
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High school student summer international exchange program.
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Spend 3-4 weeks overseas with a family that has a son or daughter the same age who will also spend 3-4 weeks in the US with your family.
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Travel order and schedules dependent on each student's schedule.
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Exchange typically occurs between mid-June to the end of August.
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Program oversight by Rotary to ensure safety, quality and equity.
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Foreign language skills are encouraged, but not required.
Process and key dates leading up to a summer 2027 exchange
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Sept. 15 & Sept. 29: Online zoom information meetings for families
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Nov. 30: Last day to submit completed applications
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Dec. 12: Mandatory selection interviews and host family orientation
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Dec. 31: Host family screening and background checks completed.
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Jan - Feb: Host family home visits
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Feb - Apr: Country-to-country student and family matching process
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May 16: Mandatory outbound student and host family orientation
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Jun - Aug: Exchanges take place with 3-5 week in each country.
Email: rotaryyouthexchange5030@gmail.com
BENEFITS
What to expect from the program
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Live abroad and get to know a new culture.
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Be a cultural ambassador for your country.
Student and family eligibility
Who can apply
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High school students ages 15-18
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Students possess qualities such as flexibility and a willingness to try new things that will enable them to fully experience life abroad and be an excellent cultural ambassador
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Family open to hosting overseas sibling for 3-4 weeks during summer
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Application process completion.
HOST FAMILY
What is it?
You welcome an exchange student into your home, treat them like one of your own and enjoy every moment!
As host parent, you help the student adapt to a new country and share your 'American' life.
DESTINATIONS
District 5030 currently exchanges with more than 40 Rotary Districts in more than 25 countries worldwide - Western Europe, Latin America including Brazil, Argentina, and Chile.
We make every effort to place students in their preferred country.
