Guidelines YE Emergencies
Outbound Student Content
District 5100 General Overview
General Program Costs
There is no “central Rotary office” through which these exchanges are organized. All transactions for the exchange are handled directly from District to District. Each District follows the Rotary International Program Rules and Conditions...
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,...
Dress Code for Rotary Events (OB and IB)
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...
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,...
First Night Questions – Becoming part of the family
Questions a Student should ask on their first night This section contains some of the questions you will want to know the answers to early on in your student’s exchange. They are written from...
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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