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    Exchange Program

    The experience of a lifetime

    Rotary Youth Exchange is registrated with State and Territory Education Athorities to provide Secondary Student Exchange Programs.

    Each year thousands of young people worldwide are given an opportunity to experience the cultures and accomplishments of people in other countries.

    How you’ll grow

    During your exchange, you will grow considerably in self-confidence, tolerance and self-reliance.

    You’ll also learn to accept greater responsibility in your everyday life.

    You will have to adapt to unfamiliar and different surroundings and ways of life that are different from home.

    For some this will be the first extended period of separation from their family. This will bring about many trials and tribulations which you will need to overcome and by so doing develop many “survival skills”.

    To live away from home for the 50 weeks duration of the exchange is a demanding yet rewarding experience. It is not always smooth sailing and requires a great strength of character, tolerance and an understanding of the acceptance personal responsibility.

    An opportunity like no other

    The exchange provides a unique opportunity for young Australians to experience at first hand the many cultures of a different country, a new way of life and in some instances another language. Often, the friendships they make will be life long and important in achieving the aims of the exchange – the building of goodwill and understanding between countries.

    My youth exchange year was one of incredible change and growth for me. In addition to seeing so much of the rest of the world, and making such wonderful friends, I changed in ways I never knew were possible. Thank you Rotary for the best year of my life!
    Jenny, 16

    Get ready to...

    Build your personal self confidence and maturity.
    Make a lifetime of international friendships.
    Get a real understanding of a different culture.
    Hone or get started with new language skills.
    Create a base for future education and career goals.
    Add to your life in so many other ways!
    What are you waiting for? Apply today.

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