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RYE Florida welcomes the Outbound Class of 2012-2013!

 

 Visit their pages and learn more about them - and check around our site to learn more about our program.
 Don't forget to read the journal of our present students!         Information for Outbounds, class of 2012-13.

Welcome to ...

Rotary Youth Exchange - Florida! 


What an exciting adventure awaits you, as a potential Rotary exchange student or host family, as you look to expand your horizons as they've never been expanded before.

We invite you to explore our site, learn more about the program, and, if it's right for you, take those first steps toward one of the most amazing, memorable, adventurous years of your life.

 

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Who Are We?
Rotary International is the world's oldest and most international service organization, with over 1.2 million members in 32,000 clubs, in almost 200 countries. The official Rotary motto is, "Service Above Self", and Rotarians live their lives in accordance with the Four Way Test. You can find out more about our wonderful organization and its many programs and projects by visiting the Rotary International website.

There are more than 400 Rotary clubs in the eight Rotary districts in Florida. District borders follow county lines. Click here to see a district map and listing by county. 

Each year, over 8,000 high school students participate in the Rotary Youth Exchange program worldwide, learning a new language and experiencing a new culture, through the efforts of Rotary volunteers around the globe. The Youth Exchange (YE) programs in Florida are growing, through the efforts of the newly energized multi-district organization, Rotary Youth Exchange Florida, Inc.

As you explore this website, you will find much historical information on District 6970's YE program, which serves as the basis for the statewide effort. District 6970 has built a dynamic, highly respected Youth Exchange program, which is the largest in the southeast, and was honored as the Outstanding Rotary Youth Exchange District in the US and Canada for 2006! That same excitement, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence is now spreading throughout the Sunshine State.

To learn about program options, requirements, costs, and more, click here. If you think you might want to be a Rotary exchange student, this page would be a good place to start. Or complete our Inquiry Form and a representative of Rotary Youth Exchange in your area will contact you.

U.S. Secretary of State

Also in the news: Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Ann Stock :

“Hosting not only makes a difference in the life of an exceptional student; it is also an enriching experience for host families and communities. Host families and communities have the opportunity to learn about other cultures and traditions, and often establish friendships that last a lifetime.

“…Host families exemplify some of our country's greatest values -- tolerance, generosity, civic engagement -- and the goodwill they exhibit helps to create a positive view of the United States that lasts a lifetime and has a ripple effect through American communities and the exchange students' communities abroad. Hosting is a wonderful way to share ideas, celebrate commonalities, bridge differences, challenge stereotypes, and experience a different culture.”

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Site last updated: 15 May 2012.

Newest Student Journals

Read the journals from all of our
Outbound students and Inbound students
To read older journals, check out our Archives.

"Let me tell you what an Exchange is. It is leaving your entire life beyond for an entirely new one in a new country"
Miranda - Outbound to Japan
"I personally think that it is going to be so much harder to leave Florida, then it was to leave Germany nine months ago. The reason is simple: when I left Germany I knew exactly that I am going to see everyone in approximately eleven months again."
Max - Inbound from Germany
"I saw a quote really cool recently: “An exchange year is not a year in a life; it's a life in a year”. It is quite true; everything change since I came here. "
Julien - Inbound from Switzerland
"Whenever I walk around Arendal, I always see people I know, I always know where I'm going. This place has become my second home, and leaving it will break my heart."
Ellen - Outbound to Norway
"I Of course it is nice seeing beautiful places, but being able to learn a different language and really understand someone's personality through their language is so cool and beautiful, and it is definitely the reason I will continue to travel.
Chelsea - Outbound to Turkey
"It pains me and even makes me feel sick to think of leaving this incredible place. I have made so many friends, memories, mistakes, repairs, and much much more. I want to stay forever but I know that isn’t logical."
Hannah - Outbound to Brazil
When my parents were here they could see the change in me, but I still don't know what's changed about me. I guess I'll figure that out when I return to the states".

Kate - Outbound to Croatia

"When no matter how many times you tell people that you speak their language, they still think you don't get it."
Emily - Outbound toSlovakia
"Speaking of eating more food, Germans eat like crazy. There is so much food! You will never be hungry here."
Crystal - Outbound to Germany
"My views have been tested through this exchange, and because of that I’ve realized how I truly feel about things."
McKenzie - Outbound to Denmark
"Being immersed in an environment that requires you to be so independent makes you come to learn about yourself on such a deeper level-because the only person you brought back home that you can always feel comfortable with and always rely on is yourself."
Celia - Outbound to France
"I gave my Rotary Presentation in Danish. It felt so good to hear from my counselor's (who have been with me every step of the way since I've been here) say that they were proud and impressed with my presentation."
Alison - Outbound to Denmark
" I feel more at home here all the time, and the people I meet and the memories I’ve made will be unforgettable. I’ve come to love the people here and Trieste itself so much, I feel like I could call it home. "
Carlos - Outbound to Italy
"Who would have seriously thought that I would sing in a chorus, or would sing Valentine’s in front of my entire high School with some good American friends, or simply run a marathon? So I did. "
Julien - Outbound to France
"I am sure I am not the only one who feels that the week went by way too fast, but once I think back on all the fun times, I realize how much we got to experience in a very short amount of time."
Elisabeth - Inbound from Denmark
"The questions always made me cry but I'm glad to answer because it is my mission."
Mana - Inbount from Japan
"My brain is now divided linguistically and one half thinks in English and the other in Portuguese, even my speaking becomes disorientated at times."
Chrisit - Outbound to Brazil
"I'm trying to postpone going home in my mind, because I'm afraid of all of THIS becoming just another memory. But you know, at least it will be a great one."
Lori - Inbound from Croatia


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