GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE

Bill Jacobs & Cap Powers

We have been GSE hosts since 1995 including Thailand, Argentina, India, Brazil, Australia, the Seychelles and, this year, Germany.

YOUTH EXCHANGE

Every year approximately 7,000 students ages 15 to 19 go abroad under the auspices of the Rotary Youth Exchange program, either for the academic year or an extended period of time. The increased self awareness and global perspective that they derive from the experience would not be possible without the commitment of the many volunteer host families and the dedication of those Rotarians who serve as Youth Exchange officers. In fact, this commitment and enthusiasm is transferred to many exchange students who continue their involvement after their exchange as members of ROTEX