Question: What do you get when you cross a Rotarian with an exchange student?
Answer: World Peace! One person at a time.
District 7430 has a reputation for organizing a great exchange program. We coordinated with three neighboring districts for our welcome orientation in September. The students enjoyed each other’s company and made new friends. These relationships will develop over the years and many will last a lifetime.
This fall the District Youth Exchange Committee has several trips planned so the students are able to explore our countryside. October was our Halloween celebration and a trip to explore Philadelphia. Do you have a “must-see American attraction” to recommend? Reach out to one of our committee members and let us know. We’d love to have you share the experience with our group of students.
District 7430 is actively seeking our 2025-26 class of outbound exchange students. Do you know anyone 15-18 years old who wants to spend an academic year abroad? We are hosting outbound interviews on Sunday, December 8. Prior to the district interview, we will have someone from our committee meet with the student and their parent(s) to explain the commitment and ensure parental approval. Our goal is to have 10 students, so, on average, we need 25% of the clubs to participate. If you haven’t done an exchange before, please ask our committee how to experience it this year and then host your own student next year. It really is a positive life-changing experience for the adults and students alike.
Check out our website www.rotary7430yep.org for additional details.
