OVERVIEW
In-person Rotary exchanges are back!
2022 summer exchanges are in the books! Now get ready for summer 2023!
Welcome to District 5030. Our district is the Greater Seattle/Bellevue/Puget Sound area. It's a beautiful, green part of world with lakes, mountains, and beaches. There is a LOT to do in Seattle besides going to Starbucks 10 times a day. We have great sports teams, a lively downtown and Rotarians who plan fun things to do.
Go to our Student Stories page to hear from former exchange students.
BENEFITS
What to expect from the program
-Live abroad and get to know a new culture.
-Be a cultural ambassador for your country.
-Take on leadership roles thanks to the skills developed during your exchange.
-Create life-long friendships with students from all over the world.
-Come back home with a whole new perspective of the world and life.
ELIGIBILITY
Who can apply
The program is open to students ages 15 1/2-18 1/2 on the day of departure. To qualify, students should have good grades and demonstrate leadership in their community. Candidates should possess qualities such as flexibility and a willingness to try new things. This will help them fully experience life in another country and become excellent cultural ambassadors.
HOST FAMILY
What is it?
You welcome an exchange student into your home, treat him/her like one of your own and enjoy every moment! As host parent, your job is to help the student adapt to a new country, understand new ways of doing things and learn about school, the culture and your family's traditions.
(It's also a great excuse to do all those fun things your own kids are tired of.)
DESTINATIONS
Thailand? Germany? Chile?
District 5030 currently exchanges with more than 40 Rotary Districts in more than 25 countries worldwide. These countries are on most major continents of the world and are selected for their stability and degree of concern about the welfare and safety of our students abroad. The District Exchange Committee will make every effort to place our students in a country on their preference list.
TYPES OF PROGRAMS
The Short Term Exchange program lasts two months and takes place during the summer. It's our most popular program.