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At 10:16AM on 3 May 2012, Andie wrote: Hi! My name is Andie and I live in Missouri. I am a sophomore and hoping to exchange during my senior year. I was wondering, if most school years go from August to July, is there any way that I would be allowed to return a little bit early. Say, May? I am finishing high school early to go to exchange, and I would love to be able to come back in May and walk across the stage to get a diploma with my class. please let me know! thanks! :)

At 9:34AM on 16 April 2012, Masha wrote: Hello) Me and my friend want to participate in youth exchange for few weaks. We are from Russia, 15 years old. We are very active and comunicative. We are really interested in different cultures, especcialy in mentality of different people. That is why we want to be volonteer abroad. Can we do it together? Where can we apply? Sorry if i have mistakes, my English is not perfect. Thank you very much)))

At 3:54PM on 5 July 2011, Alexandra Alvarez wrote: The program for the age group 18 to 25, is there summer exchange program? If so, where are the available locations?

At 1:47PM on 8 April 2011, Anaïs Matelat wrote: Hello everyone, I am a freshment and member of the interact club of my High School. I would like to receive more info where to go here in Houston to find out more info about international exchange next year.

At 9:29AM on 29 March 2011, Rafael wrote: I volunteer for an international NGO that works in Latin America. I would like to support a girl in Colombia who has no resources to come on her own. She is interested in the exchange student program for 8-12 months. Who can I contact from the Rotary Club about this? Thank you,

At 9:45AM on 1 March 2011, mike arias wrote: i'm mike and i want to go to japan for my freshmen year of high school but i need scholarships know of any

At 9:26AM on 18 October 2010, nicole thorson wrote: I would just like to find out, what countries are on the list for the youth exchange. I am interested in being a long-term foreign exchange student in almost any country but I would like to know which ones are available before I can think too far ahead.

At 2:16PM on 11 October 2010, Anna Kelemen wrote: To whomever it may concern, I'm a a junior in high school and I am highly interested in studying/learning another culture. My hopes were to be a foreign exchange student in Japan. Since this is my junior year, I am preparing for college this year and plan to study abroad next year-as a senior. If this is possible, please email me back. Thank you for your time. ~AnnaK

At 9:56AM on 5 October 2010, Kaytlin Talbot wrote: Is there a rotary youth exchange to Seoul, South Korea? I am really interested in studying next summer in South Korea.

At 10:17AM on 28 July 2010, Rtn Dr. Rohini Kachole wrote: I am the Dist chair R Y E .for R I D 3!32 (Maharashtra India ) We would like to invite youth for short term & long term program. Our students are interested in Countries from North & South America & Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea & Singapore.

At 8:55AM on 1 June 2010, Pushpa Ratna Shakya wrote: i am the Past President oc R.C .mAHABAUDDHA 3292 District Nepal also I am the Chair of Youth Exchange 2010/011.So may I request all the Rotary Clubs of Different Countries to make a plan for Youth Exchange in Nepal a Natural Beauty Himalayan Kingdom and also wants to Nepalese Group for Exchange.So whoever interest to Exchange this programme please mail me.Thanks prsincere@hotmail.com

At 11:16AM on 18 March 2010, Michaela Hudson wrote: I am really intrested in this. I have a friend who traveled to America from Europe and she told me about this orginization. I really want to do this. I have a few questions though from both my Mother and I and I was wondering if there was anyone I could contact with my questions?

At 9:43AM on 17 March 2010, Blessing wrote: Hi everyone. I would like to know which countries are open at the moment to accomodate exchanged students.

At 10:12AM on 23 February 2010, Angie wrote: I'm a 10th grader in high school wanting to go to a foreign country my senior year of high school and was curious about what countries this program is affiliated with. Also what would the approximate cost be? Thanks. Angie

At 11:30AM on 17 February 2010, Shanice wrote: hi im a freshman in high school and i was wandering how you get into rotary exchange program and how old you would have to be? Im very interested in going to Japan and am hoping i can go next year.

At 11:11AM on 2 February 2010, Daniell wrote: hello everyone... i was wondering how you become apart of the rotary club?

At 10:13AM on 1 February 2010, Erika Aguirre wrote: Hello everyone, My name is Erika Aguirre, a recent delegate for RYLA; I had an amazing time and met so many different people from many different countries. I hope to start an Interact club at my school, and am I'm interested in becoming an exchange student for the upcoming 2010-2011 school year, so can you please e-mail the places available to chose from, and the price ranges; also more about the application process. Thank You, Erika I LOVE rotarty, it is excting and for a lifetime!

At 9:45AM on 11 January 2010, jessie wrote: hi i would like to know how old you have to be to join this program because i would like to learn a 2nd language and i would also like to know how much it would cost

At 10:12AM on 23 November 2009, Erin wrote: Hello I'm Erin. I want to know which countries are involved with the youth rotary exchange progrm.... if someone could let me know it would be very much appreciated! 8)

At 9:21AM on 26 October 2009, Katy wrote: I'm an exchange student in Canada, from Austria. I came here about 2 months ago and I love it. When you want to go to a foreign country, you don't have to know the language, because Rotary has great hostfamilies who speak English (what can be really helpful at the beginning). And the costs are very different in every country, but in North America it's about 4500 Dollar for everything (flight, pocketmoney,..visa....)

At 10:31AM on 12 October 2009, Dia wrote: I will be meeting with my local Rotary group this Tuesday for the first time. I hope to get lots of info. there. I am interested in fellowshiping withi Rotarians in Australia, as I would like to exchange there. Developing relationships withi others there would be a great way for me to get myself aclimated and overcome any fears and intrepidations. thanks. Best wishes to all.

At 4:23PM on 2 October 2009, maggie wrote: Hi, I received a letter in the mail from my school saying that I am eligible to be a rotary foreign exchange student for the 2010-2011 school year. I am very much interested but would like to know the price ranges and where I would be going. Would I need to learn a new language? Thanks :)

At 9:45AM on 26 August 2009, Katie wrote: Hi, I'm from the United States and I've recently found out about this program from my Japanese teacher. She was here to learn English so that she could teach it in Japan. Her parents are host parents from Sendai. I was wondering about two things, one: do I have to be a member to participate in the youth exchange program? and two: would I be able to go to Sendai, Japan to stay with a host family that I already know? Thank you, Katie

At 9:56AM on 17 August 2009, Celestine chris wrote: Hi all,i'm a rotr from district 9140 nigeria.Please I want to know where to register as a rotaract club board member.

At 4:53PM on 24 July 2009, Amanda Blanchard wrote: Hey Everyone, I shall give an introduction before I start answering some of the questions here. My name is Amanda Blanchard (spikes_411@hotmail.com) and I was a Rotary Exchange student from Canada to Switzerland in the 2005-2006 year. Hopefully I can answer all of your questions, and if I cant hopefully I will be able to direct you to someone that can. So here goes. Do you have to be a member of Rotary? Rotary is an organization of business and community leaders. Generally the age range is above 30. So no, you don’t have to be a Rotarian. If you are interested in joining a Rotary program and getting involved before an exchange there are a couple options available to you including RYLA, RYPEN, and INTERACT. (email me if you’d like more information on any of these programs) What is a Rotary Youth Exchange? A Rotary Youth Exchange is where you travel to another country for a school year to study. Youth exchange years are from August-July and January-December as most northern hemisphere school years run August-July and most southern hemisphere school years run January-December. The purpose of Rotary Youth exchanges is for you to travel to another country, learn a new language, culture, and way of life. It is an amazing opportunity that thousands of youth participate in every year. You may travel between the ages of 16-18 and you are gone for an entire year. How to apply: Rotary is split into many Districts around the world. Each District runs a Rotary Youth Exchange programs. Not every club participates in the programs but most do. Every district has a different application process which generally starts in September for the following year. The best thing to do is search for clubs in your communities or a large community near you, and get in contact with the club or district to let them know you are interested. If you need help locating clubs or districts feel free to contact me at spikes_411@hotmail.com and I will be more than happy to help. Jentry: There is a Rotary club in Dade, but I was unable to find the contact information. The district you would contact is Rotary District 6950 ( www.rotary6950.org ) but try contacting Brenda Wendt - wendt3@gate.net as she may be able to give you the contact information. Just let her know you are interested in the program etc. Diahnne: Florida happens to have their own youth exchange website. http://www.ryeflorida.org/ this website has some great information. Though if you would like to contact someone specifically try the District 6980 website http://www.rotarydistrict6980.org/ and specifically John Siegel at Youth-Exchange@RotaryDistrict6980.org . Again, if any of you have questions and would like to contact me, I would be happy to answer any of them or forward your questions on to the appropriate people. Yours in Rotary, Amanda Blanchard Spikes_411@hotmail.com

At 9:12AM on 20 July 2009, Sophie Clarke wrote: Hi my name is Soph and i would love to be a rotary student. I'm also not part of a club but i heard abou this program through a friend of a friend. can people go on rotary without being a member? Thanks, Soph :)

At 9:11AM on 20 July 2009, jentry wrote: hi i'm from dade city fl and i was just wanted to know how to join this program and how old do you have to be its has been my dream to go to Europe please message me back.

At 1:18PM on 17 July 2009, Diahann wrote: Hi, My name is Diahann, I am 15 years old and from orlando, Florida. I have heard from a family friend about rotary , more specifically the youth exchange. Now I am not part of the rotary club but now reading more into it Id love to be part of such a great group, and I also want to go to japan for a long term academic year with Rotary. Please I need someone to talk to about joing IF i can and towards my dream of studying abroad. Please contact me at hina-hime@hotmail.com Thank you so much,

At 9:26AM on 6 July 2009, Rtr. Saput Shrestha wrote: Dear, Rotaractor's . What really is about the youth exchange in rotary? Please Do mail me in saputshrestha@gmail.com Rtr.Saput Shrestha RaC PATAN WEST.

At 10:04AM on 23 June 2009, rachael m wrote: I have several questions however my most important is: Do you need to be a member or be connected in some way to a member of rotary to enrole and participate in the youth exchange? I have severl other questions and would very much appriciate a responce via email! thanks!

At 10:20AM on 1 June 2009, basit wrote: Hi, am basit i want to know the exchange groups, what is the age limit and how can i apply for this, if you are interested please email me. i want to know whether it is possible for me to participate in this YEP and what is the age limit? thanks

At 9:19AM on 19 May 2009, Barkha Goel wrote: hi all, I want to join the Rotary club. I am an employee of an IT major in Hyderabad. Please help me in how can i be a member of this esteemed club. Best Regards, Barkha goel

At 9:52AM on 4 May 2009, russel ahmed wrote: Hi this is RTR. Russel Ahmed President (9/10 Rota year) rotarect club of metropolitan chittagong, RID-3280 Bangladesh I need Fellowship to you and your club, build twin club pls help and response me. Our club one the best club in our country if you want to meet with me then reply.

At 9:05AM on 9 April 2009, Katie U. wrote: I'd like to know why District 6440 scheduled a mandatory district meeting on Easter weekend for their exchange students.

At 11:12AM on 6 April 2009, ajao abiodun wrote: My name is Abiodun, I work as a pharmacy supervisor in a private hospital in lagos. I have been looking forward to becoming a member of Rotary club and the information says i have to be invited by an Active Rotarian, please can anyone make me achive this aim. Thanks

At 9:32AM on 5 March 2009, siddharth bose wrote: Hello Friends Iam Siddharth from India and currently working on Disaster Risk Reduction and Environment Education in the remote mountains of Kashmir (Indian Himalayas). Iam looking for an exchange program to Central Asia / Russia/ Europe. Kindly if anyone has the required information. Please advise me. Thanks a lot Siddharth

At 11:16AM on 6 April 2009, S. Ameena wrote: Hi, am Ameena from D2980 pondicherry.i want to know the exchange groups, what is the age limit and how can i apply for this, if you are interested please email me. I'm an homoeopath, i want to know whether it is possible for me to participate in this YEP and what is the age limit?

At 11:19AM on 6 April 2009, k. Rama Bharathi wrote: Good day, I'm the president elect for the rotary club of madurai mid-town, the 30 year old club in Almighty city of Madurai. we have 9 interact sponsored clubs and myself want to make the interactor of my club to take part in the exchange programme. what shall I do for that and shall i know the procedures?

At 3:45PM on 11 December 2008, Premyuda wrote: HI EVERYBODY I'M SOM-O I COME FROM THAILAND AND I COME TO DISTRICT 5050 I'M SO HAPPY ABOUT EVERYTHING IN THIS HERE AND I'M SO MISS MY FAMILY AND MY FRIEND IN THAILAND. I'M THE FIRST EXCHANGE STUDENT FROM THAILAND ^O^ SO I'M SO EXCITED!!! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING IN THIS HERE AND THANK YOU FOR DISTRICT 5050 AND THANK YOU EVERYBODY IN DISTRICT 5050, THANK YOU MY HOST FAMILY,THANK YOU FOR SCHOOL IN THIS HERE THANK YOU MY PARENT AND THANK YOU ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING KA ^O^ KOB-KUN-MAK-KA << IN THAI IS MEAN THANK YOU SO MUCH ^^

At 11:54AM on 3 November 2008, Karolina wrote: Hello.i'd like to know,is there a possibility of participating in RYE from Lithuania for a long term program?where can i find the required application?

At 1:50PM on 24 October 2008, Jeanie wrote: hey, my name is Jeanie and i want to be part of the Rotary Youth Exchange. its always been my dream to go to England. and a good friend of mine had told me about this youth exchange. ive been looking it up since september but i still have some questions, like, can you pick the place of destination? i really hope i can do this, it would be a dream come true for me.. Jeanie

At 11:12AM on 18 August 2008, RAMESH.C wrote: I BELONG TO BUDDING CLUB. I WANT SUGGESTION ABOUT INTERNATIONAL SERVICE DIRECTOR.

At 10:22PM on 14 July 2008, rodz wrote: hi i am drr rodz im 22 y/o from district 3790 phil. i want to join the exchange groups what is the age limit and how can i apply for this, if you are interested to have a international project here in my district please email me at dridz_gutierrez@yahoo.com

At 6:50AM on 7 June 2008, Yasser wrote: Hello am Yasser from Morocco Marrakesh please tell me how can i to join you ?

At 9:33PM on 16 May 2008, chuks anthony wrote: am chuks,president RC of lafia city,D9120,nigeria.i am District chair- youth exchange,2008/2009.am looking for a district that will have exchange programme with ours in 2008/2009 rotary year.contact,worldcahd2006@yahoo.co.uk

At 5:40AM on 10 May 2008, Moudy Mugadzaweta wrote: i am new and currently working with an NGO that deals with capacity development. my request is on behalf of my friend who is keen to go into the medicine field but has limited resources. is there some assistance he can get through the club.

At 1:51PM on 24 April 2008, Robert Wicks wrote: Do we still have a short term YEP in effect for this summer and where can I find an application for my students? ?

At 10:28AM on 8 April 2008, Ali D wrote: Hi. Im form the US and want to travel to Europe through an exchange program. (Short term first) Im a freshmen (15 years old) and was wondering how I will be able to go about doing this. How do i register, be eligable, how much school will I miss, ect. If anyone can tell me more info. about it it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

At 1:56PM on 2 April 2008, Alphan wrote: Hello, my name is Alphan I am from Turkey /istanbul I want to join exchange program and I want to go South Korea I send my aplication forms with my Rotary club but they dont answer. Please I reaaly want to see Seoul....

At 10:46AM on 25 February 2008, April Opatik wrote: Hello, my name is April I will start contacting my guidance counsler for more details tonight. I am looking forward to applying for Rotary Youth Exchange for a long-term in Europe or Asia. I would like to go anywhere, mainly because I want a cultural experience and it has always been my dream. Thank you!

At 7:32AM on 13 January 2008, Martha Sande wrote: Is there an exchange program to the UK this year?

At 5:47PM on 6 January 2008, chloe wrote: Is there an exchange to america next year? and is there a age limit?

At 8:49PM on 28 November 2007, Anup subedi wrote: Dear All, We Rotary / Rotaract Club of Kathmandu Requested all the Clubs of Different Countries to Rotary Youth Exchange Program or Holiday Program. Nepal is the Best Country for the Youth Exchange and Holiday Program entire the whole WORLD. If any club wants lets mail: ceo@himalayaninfosys.com Thank you

At 9:19AM on 16 November 2007, Geert wrote: Dear Elenor & Suman, in our district 1620 there will be a Holiday Exchange Program in august 2008 (10 days) Location: Belgium

At 1:43PM on 14 November 2007, Suman wrote: Is there a rotary youth exchange, where youth can go international JUST FOR SUMMER

At 4:36AM on 12 November 2007, Elenor wrote: Is there a rotary youth exchange where you can go international?