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RI Youth Exchange Overview
Rotary International is known as a premier youth exchange program in the world today. Post-exchange evaluations done worldwide have consistently indicated the highest degree of approval and success from participants in Rotary’s exchange programs....
Culture Shock and Homesickness (OB and IB)
What is Culture We all know what culture means in some sense, but it is helpful to think about it more deeply. The American Sociological Association defines culture as “the languages, customs, beliefs, rules,...
Reasons Exchanges Succeed or Fail
TOP TWELVE REASONS EXCHANGES SUCCEED (In no particular order) Be a member of the family, not a guest You adjust to the host family, not them to you. Depend on host parents for direction,...
Outbound Candidate Training and Preparation
LONG TERM OUTBOUND CANDIDATE PREPARATION FOR EXCHANGE District 5100 provides comprehensive pre-exchange training. Rotary volunteers spend a minimum of 12 days with each student prior to their departure. During the events held on these...
General Health/Mental Health Considerations & Planning
General Health/Mental Health Considerations & Planning Vaccinations/Immunizations Most countries require you to carry proof of your vaccination record with your essential papers. Advice on which vaccines you should have can be obtained from the...
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