Although exchange lasts just one school year, participants should think about the exchange as a 3-year program. The first year (the Outbound Candidate year) is all about preparing for exchange. The second year (the Outbound year) is spent abroad. The third year (the Rebound year) is a chance to reflect on the lessons of exchange and start integrating them into life back at home.
After these three years, participants are lifelong Rotex (all former Rotary exchange students), which provides opportunities to network with each other and train future students if desired.
Each participating student is sponsored by a Rotary Club and District near their home. They are then hosted by a Rotary Club and District near their exchange host family and school.
Your sponsoring Rotary District is 5100.
It takes a village for exchange to be the tremendous opportunity for growth that it can be, and we are excited to work with you and your family to make it happen. Below is a summary of the many people involved in the process.
