What are the qualifications to participate as a student in Rotary Youth Exchange?
Generally, a student who intends to apply for our program needs to: • be a sophomore or junior at the time of application, • have good grades, • be outgoing and participatory in your community and/or school, • be able to choose multiple countries as possible places of travel, • be emotionally stable (able to manage stress and make decisions well), • have parent(s) or guardian(s) who whole heartedly supporting the exchange, • be willing to speak in front of Rotary groups, and • be able to fund the costs of exchange. The fulfillment of these qualifications will be determined by a preliminary interview during the month of September or October with several members of the Rio Rancho Rotary Club and a second interview and orientation weekend with the District 5520 Youth Exchange Committee. What are the qualifications to become a host parent/family? The family or person must: • Have a strong desire to learn about another culture, • Want to provide a student room and board for between three an
