The New Global Student by Maya Frost

Author:Maya Frost [FROST, MAYA]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-307-45090-6
Publisher: Harmony/Rodale
Published: 2009-01-15T00:00:00+00:00

That’s a long way of saying that I’m a pretty big fan of Rotary in general and the Rotary Youth Exchange program in particular. However, that doesn’t mean my reasons for recommending it are clouded by my personal experience. I cheerfully encourage you to do your own research, but you won’t find a more comprehensive support program or more dedicated volunteers around the world who are committed to offering affordable intercultural exchange opportunities to students from all backgrounds.

I know what you’re thinking: “Gee, I’m not sure about this. Isn’t it good enough to send my student on a semester abroad during his junior year of college? Why not keep him here at home until he graduates from high school?”

Get ready for some stories.

Later in this chapter you’ll learn why the timing of this experience is extremely critical and how sending your son or daughter on a year long exchange during (or right after) high school could be the most important parenting decision you ever make. But right now let’s take a look at a few vignettes from the exchange students themselves. I think you’ll find them rather inspiring.

Old School: thinking of the Rotary Club as a group of business owners and city officials who have weekly lunches with local speakers in your community

Bold School: thinking of the Rotary Club as an enormous network of more than a million members in 200+ countries and geographical areas focusing on global health, volunteer service, conflict resolution, and exceptional intercultural exchange experiences

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