There are many benefits of joining the Rotary Youth Exchange. It create a life-changing experience.
- Attend school in the host country. (LTP)
- Learn the local language.
- Engage in the daily life and activities of their host family and community.
- Building a lasting international friendships and develop a broader perspective on global issues.
- Experiencing a new culture firsthand helps young people become more open-minded and tolerant individuals.
- Challenges participants to adapt to new environments, foster independence, and develop problem-solving skills. This experience often promotes intercultural learning and contributes to personal growth and maturity.
There are several types of exchange programs offered as follows :
Long Term Program
- Course length 10 – 12 months
- For highschool students or equal in age of 15 – 19 years old.
- This is not a scholarship, so there will be expenses follows.
Short Term Program
- Family to family, course length 2 – 3 months
- For highschool students or equal in age of 15-19 years old.
- This is not a scholarship, there will be expenses follows.
RYE Camps
- Holiday program (a term-break, summer holiday or end of the year holiday program)
- Course length 1 – 4 weeks
- For high school students or equal in age of 15-19 years old.
- Held or organized by a Rotary Club
- All expenses board by the participant
