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How to Become a Rotary Exchange Student

Maybe you've gotten to know one or two of our exchange students in your high school, and you wonder if you could do what they are doing. Or perhaps you heard about our program from a teacher or guidance counselor, or at a presentation by Rotary. However the seed was planted, if you think you might be able to do this, then you owe it to yourself to follow up, learn more, and consider applying.

So what should you do? First, spend some time on this website, to learn more about Rotary, the Rotary Youth Exchange program, and our current or former exchange students. Here are some places to visit:

The FAQ page, for the Frequently Asked Questions
The Forms page, where you can download the application documents
The individual pages of our outbound students, where you can read their journals and track them through their complete experiences. Just click on a picture, and discover someone's adventure. (To read about the 2010-11 click here).

If your excitement level is starting to build, then it's time to look at the application forms and start working on them. Remember, the application is your introduction to the Rotarians who will decide your acceptance, as well as to the families and schools that will welcome you overseas.

The application deadline each year is in November, for the following school year. There is a lot to do before submitting your application. First, you have to determine which Rotary District you reside in. If you're not sure, click here.

Next, you and your parents should plan to attend one of our informational meetings, held during the fall in various locations around the state. The schedule and location of meetings can be found on your district's page, as well as a meeting registration form. Those informational meetings will give you and your family a thorough look at the program, will answer your questions, and will explain the interview and selection process in detail.

If you don't see a meeting in your area, check back a few days later, as additional meetings are added all the time. Or contact the Youth Exchange chairperson in your district - their names and contact information can be found here.