Rotary International Youth Exchange is a tremendous opportunity for young people, ages 15-18, to immerse themselves in another culture for up to one year.  Although COVID put this program on the back -burner for the last two years, the Rotary Club of Kingston-Frontenac is getting involved again, starting in the summer of 2024 (short-term exchanges) and for the 2024-25 school year (long-term exchanges).  

 

Young people who are interested in this program complete an application and are interviewed to determine suitability for this opportunity.  They are prepared for a year abroad through training sessions with previous "Exchangees" and Rotarians.  They spend a year in another country, attending school and being hosted by 2-4 different host families for 3-4 months each.  They are sponsored by the host country's Rotary club.  By the end of the year, the student is generally fluent in another language and well-acquainted with another culture.  When they return home, they have the chance to share their stories with the next group of outbound students as well as the students visiting from abroad.  

 

In the past, our club has hosted many students from such countries as Brazil, Denmark, Czech Republic, Italy, Japan and Hong Kong.  The experience enriches not just the students but the host families and all who interact with the visitors.

 

 

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