ALL ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND FULL-TIME SCHOOL AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL, PARTICIPATE IN A MEANINGFUL WAY, AND TO TAKE ALL PRESCRIBED TESTS AND EXAMINATIONS. Even if you have completed...
Glossary of Terms Rotary uses a lot of acronyms, and though we try to explain these as they come up, this reference is provided for your convenience. Also included are explanations of Rotary roles,...
CISI Insurance Emergency Assistance – In a medical emergency or for 24/7 pre-departure medical, travel, and legal assistance: The following contact information is for CISI insurance participants who require emergency assistance. If you require...
Insurance While On Exchange Many insurance plans are not designed to cover students during a period of study in a foreign country. Rotary International has specific minimum requirements for their participants’ insurance coverage. Therefore,...
Independent Travel Your exchange year is not a vacation. There is NO traveling alone or with other exchange students/friends without an approved adult chaperone. Your priority is to get to know your host family,...
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,...
You have one chance to make a first impression. Until people get to know you, your appearance and attitude will be the first impression they have of you. In District 5100 we want our...
EARLY RELEASE TO NATURAL PARENTS/GUARDIANS Under the following conditions a student may be released from their exchange responsibilities prior to their leaving this country and the expiration date of their DS-2019: 1. The student...