Rotary Youth Exchange is one option when it comes to high school foreign exchange. It is the program I used to go to Thailand. Many people regard it as the best program choice. I wouldn't know much about the others but i do believe that is easily agreeable.
This is taken from Rotary's website: "Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 32,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas." Rotary also had a major part in curing polio.
As for the Youth Exchange program, it has been running since 1927! Every year kids from over 80 countries are sent to another to explore a new culture and way of life.
During your exchange, you will be in close contact with with a counselor and many other members of Rotary if you have a problem. Rotary in your host country will help take you places you may want to visit. They also program several trips for you to go on. All host families go through an application process, to make sure they are able to care for a new "child." They try to integrate you as part of the family really.
Cost of the program really vary, but most stay around 5,000 dollars. That includes round trip airfare (open ended ticket), a monthly allowance, business cards, possibly a blazer, and other items. The program is run all by volunteers, so you get a good bang for the buck.
If you would like to learn more about Rotary Youth Exchange, I suggest you talk to your high school councilor. They can usually put you in contact with a Rotary District in or close to your city.
For more information, please visit: http://www.rotary.org/. You may find the Youth Exchange page under RI Programs.
I will be covering more on Rotary in later issues.
Bud D.
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Friday, July 13, 2007
My Introduction
A little about me...
Hello world! The world is something I truly love. It's full of so many different people that have everything and nothing in common. My goal as a blogger is to share the facts, ideas, topics and help others in their chase to studying abroad or becoming a foreign exchange student.
I was an exchange student with Rotary Youth Exchange from August 2006 to June 2007. I was placed in a northern province of Thailand. It was amazing! I can't explain what it is like (where do I start), but I believe everyone should do it. It would be a step into world understanding. I learned a lot about this other culture and people, but I learned the most about myself. That is what one of the bigger goals of any program is. Find out about yourself, and it will be easier to communicate what it is you want and need from others.
This is also a blog for those interested in University/Intern/Jobs abroad. I plan to return to Thailand to study abroad soon this year, and will be posting updates about myself, as well as other options and choices people may seeking.
Sorry I am making this short, but it is just my introduction. Look for new blogs coming soon with links, photos, advice and all sorts of jargin on these topics.
Good luck with whatever life may bring,
Bud D.
Hello world! The world is something I truly love. It's full of so many different people that have everything and nothing in common. My goal as a blogger is to share the facts, ideas, topics and help others in their chase to studying abroad or becoming a foreign exchange student.
I was an exchange student with Rotary Youth Exchange from August 2006 to June 2007. I was placed in a northern province of Thailand. It was amazing! I can't explain what it is like (where do I start), but I believe everyone should do it. It would be a step into world understanding. I learned a lot about this other culture and people, but I learned the most about myself. That is what one of the bigger goals of any program is. Find out about yourself, and it will be easier to communicate what it is you want and need from others.
This is also a blog for those interested in University/Intern/Jobs abroad. I plan to return to Thailand to study abroad soon this year, and will be posting updates about myself, as well as other options and choices people may seeking.
Sorry I am making this short, but it is just my introduction. Look for new blogs coming soon with links, photos, advice and all sorts of jargin on these topics.
Good luck with whatever life may bring,
Bud D.
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