Rotary Youth Exchange Tips & Tricks
By Rotex Club District 5360
The creators of this podcast are all former Rotary youth exchange students who want to share the joys and challenges of living in a different country. We hope that our experiences will encourage you, or someone you know, to take the leap and move abroad as well!
Rotary Youth Exchange Tips & TricksMay 03, 2021
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Loneliness and Designing Your Own Journey
This episode highlights Sarah, a Canadian student who went to Belgium. She talks about how she had a truly incredible exchange, but how behind even the most incredible of exchanges there can be mental health struggles, and how we can’t keep portraying exchange as a year-long vacation. This is by far our longest episode yet, but worth every minute!
May 03, 202141:60
Living in a Tropical Environment for the First Time
Chat with Leah, a former exchange student, about her experience living in Brazil and learn how she adjusted to the tropical climate, humidity, bugs, and more!
Feb 20, 202120:18
Homesickness and Airplane Jitters
Meet Adhit! He is a Rotex from District 3142 in India and shares his experiences as an exchange student in Brazil! For more RYE content check out Adhit’s podcast Rotex Candid :)
Feb 05, 202119:27
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Exchange
Join Dr. Bowtie Todd Jenkins as he walks us through his philosophies on diversity, equity, inclusion, and the Rotary youth exchange! His leadership advice and way of seeing the world will brighten your day :) Learn more about Dr. Bowtie here: www.bowtieleadership.com/our-founder
Jan 19, 202126:06
Introducing Season 2
This season we are striving to talk about a more diverse range of experiences and issues, from a wide range of cultural backgrounds! Reach out to us if you have any episode suggestions.
Jan 09, 202101:23
Living in a Country Whose Politics You Fundamentally Disagree With
Hear from Lucas, a Rotex and Rotaractor, who found that popular opinion in his host country was very different from back home.
Sep 18, 202018:17
How I Planned My Education Around My Exchange At 14
Meet the host, Maya, and hear about her experience as the youngest exchange student in Switzerland and how she managed to plan her Canadian high school education around her exchange to graduate with her friends after coming home.
Sep 11, 202024:59
Rotary Youth Programs to Check Out on Exchange
Past District 5360 governor Christine introduces us to all the Rotary International youth programs, many of which are useful for exchange students to know about.
Aug 28, 202017:47
Keeping an Open Mind with Host Family Variations
Former exchange student and Rotex Sari touches on country selection and shares her experiences with her three very different host families.
Aug 13, 202027:21
Learning Your Host Language Fast
Former exchange student and Rotex Daniel shares his advice for achieving your foreign language goals, with a special emphasis on tonal languages.
Aug 05, 202024:31
Finding Community Involvement Opportunities in Your Host Country
Hear from extracurricular expert Emma on how she got involved with everything from dance to photography on her exchange, overcoming language barriers in the process!
Aug 02, 202023:45
What exactly is a Rotary Youth Exchange?
Why Rotary? Former exchange student and senior Rotex Meghan walk us through the basics of becoming an exchange student.
Jul 30, 202023:27
Introduction
Thinking of going on a Rotary Youth Exchange? You’ve come to the right place.
Jul 24, 202002:03