Rotary Youth Exchange: Change Your World
Imagine stepping off a plane into a new life. A new family, a new school, a new language, and a completely new way of seeing the world. This isn’t just a trip; it’s a year of transformation. Rotary Youth Exchange is your passport to becoming a true global citizen.
We believe that peace and understanding start with a simple connection between people. Our program builds those connections, one student, one family, one community at a time.
We welcome boys and girls between the ages of 15.5 and 18 to come study and be a part of our community in District 6400.
Applications are open now: https://yehub.net/CEN-obapp
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For Students: Your Adventure Awaits
Are you ready to challenge yourself and discover a strength you never knew you had?
As a Rotary Youth Exchange student, you will do more than just see another country, you will live in it. You will become part of new families, make friends for life, and learn to navigate a different culture with confidence. This is your chance to:
Become a True Global Citizen: Go beyond being a tourist. Learn to see the world from a new perspective and build bridges of understanding.
Master a New Language: There is no better way to learn a language than by living it every day. You’ll move beyond textbooks and into real conversations with friends and your host families.
Discover Your Own Strength: You will develop maturity, self-confidence, and flexibility that will prepare you for any challenge life throws your way.
Build Lifelong Friendships: The bonds you form with your host families, fellow students, and the Rotarians you meet will last a lifetime.
Learn more about the outbound experience Click here
For Families: Bring the World Into Your Home
Hosting an exchange student is a profoundly rewarding experience that enriches your entire family. You won’t just be hosting a guest; you’ll be welcoming a new son or daughter. It’s a chance to:
- Share your culture, traditions, and community with an enthusiastic young person.
- Learn about another part of the world through the eyes of your student.
- Create lasting, personal ties across the globe and become a “second family” to someone.
Learn more about hosting an exchange student Click here
Inbounds – Welcome to District 6400: Your Adventure Starts Here!
Are you a student from another country who has been selected for an exchange in Southeast Michigan or Southern Ontario? Get ready for the experience of a lifetime!
In District 6400, you are not just a visitor; you are part of a community. You will find a dedicated team of Rotarians and a network of new friends ready to welcome you and share our unique corner of the world.
Be the Spark: Empower the Next Generation of Global Leaders
For Rotary clubs, Youth Exchange is one of the most visible and rewarding ways we build peace and international understanding.
By sponsoring a student or hosting one from abroad, your club can energize its members, enhance its public image, and make a direct, life-changing impact on a young person. This is your opportunity to bring the world to your community.
Find Youth Exchange Resources and Information for Rotary Clubs RYE for Rotarians Click here
YE Committee District Contacts
District Chairman – Carrie Thorpe carrie.thorpe@gmail.com
Inbound Coordinator Crystal Hendricks cheinrichs84@gmail.com
Finance – PDG Paul Sincock psincock@ci.plymouth.mi.us
District Youth Protection Officer/Trainer – Dave Colton dave@towar.com
Outbound Coordinator– Scott Collier scottcollier1970@gmail.com