EMPOWERING ROTEXEMPOWERING ROTEX

North American Youth Exchange NetworkNorth American Youth Exchange Network

Chicago IllinoisChicago Illinois

26 February 201026 February 2010

Whose Program ?Whose Program ?

It It ISIS a program of the district a program of the district

It is It is NOTNOT a program of the student a program of the student

A Model to CopyA Model to Copy(A college or University)(A college or University)

Whose ProgramWhose Program

The CurriculumThe Curriculum

Eligibility/Qualification of Prospective StudentsEligibility/Qualification of Prospective Students

The Student BodyThe Student Body

Graduation with a Major Graduation with a Major

Alumni ---- For LifeAlumni ---- For Life

Program AttributesProgram Attributes

Students Serve with RotaryStudents Serve with Rotary

Students Become Responsible Young AdultsStudents Become Responsible Young Adults

Students Become Effective AmbassadorsStudents Become Effective Ambassadors

Students Understand Cross Cultural DifferencesStudents Understand Cross Cultural Differences

Students Develop Sense of Class Identity/OwnershipStudents Develop Sense of Class Identity/Ownership

Students Become Alumni/Leaders/Rotarians Students Become Alumni/Leaders/Rotarians

VocabularyVocabulary

Selected Outbound StudentSelected Outbound Student

Outbound StudentOutbound Student

Inbound StudentInbound Student

Rebound StudentRebound Student

ROTEXROTEX

Three Year Life CycleThree Year Life Cycle

First YearFirst Year

Second YearSecond Year

Third YearThird Year

Fourth Year and AfterFourth Year and After

Country Assignment Night

District 5010’s ExperienceDistrict 5010’s Experience

PurposePurpose

What was DoneWhat was Done

Time LineTime Line

What ResultedWhat Resulted

Responsibilities of DistrictResponsibilities of District

Vision, strategic plan, long range calendarVision, strategic plan, long range calendarRecruitment and SelectionRecruitment and SelectionConduct orientation(s)Conduct orientation(s)Make suitable country assignmentMake suitable country assignmentProvide cross cultural trainingProvide cross cultural trainingProvide trained YEOs and CounselorsProvide trained YEOs and CounselorsTreat students individually as own childTreat students individually as own childTreat students with attitude not to let them failTreat students with attitude not to let them failFoster sense of class identityFoster sense of class identityFoster sense of service with RotaryFoster sense of service with RotaryPrepare to be an effective ambassadorPrepare to be an effective ambassadorCultivate sense of pride and ownership in the program Cultivate sense of pride and ownership in the program

Responsibilities of StudentResponsibilities of Student

Have self confidenceHave self confidenceHave sincere interest in the world communityHave sincere interest in the world communityCommit fully to serving with RotaryCommit fully to serving with RotaryAttend all Rotary functionsAttend all Rotary functionsObey the rules – of Rotary, host country and native Obey the rules – of Rotary, host country and native countrycountrySeek to understand rather than to judgeSeek to understand rather than to judgeRespect othersRespect othersInitiate relationships, participate in activities, immerse Initiate relationships, participate in activities, immerse self in lives and culture of hosts, learn the languageself in lives and culture of hosts, learn the languageStrive to become an effective ambassadorStrive to become an effective ambassadorAssume roll of leadershipAssume roll of leadershipComplete the three year relationship with RotaryComplete the three year relationship with Rotary

Empowering ROTEXEmpowering ROTEX

Starts with OB RecruitmentStarts with OB Recruitment

Continues with RBContinues with RB

Manifested as ROTEXManifested as ROTEX

Some Rolls of AlumniSome Rolls of Alumni

Give/Raise MoneyGive/Raise Money

Give Referals – Prospective StudentsGive Referals – Prospective Students

Host EventsHost Events

Advise regarding Program ChangeAdvise regarding Program Change

Participate in Program DevelopmentParticipate in Program Development

Provide Leadership Provide Leadership

ROTEX RolesROTEX Roles

Can DoCan Do

Can BecomeCan Become

ROTARY DISTRICT 5010YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Discussion Topics for Rebounds and Parents(For a convenient time after you get back)

Returning exchange students often have many issues that need to be addressed after their return to their home country. We hope that these topics will help foster constructive conversation to deal with these difficult topics.

Time ManagementWill you respect the decisions that I make about managing my time, and as a parent what do you still feel that you should have control over?

Rides, curfew, friends, money, …

Alcohol & Cigarettes (if applicable)You probably know that we were exposed to the experience of drinking, and in many cultures and countries drinking is accepted, and often encouraged. What are your views on my enjoying a glass of beer, or wine during dinner, and what effects would that have on the family?I may smoke now; can we discuss the topic?* (have a mature conversation about this)

MoneyAfter living abroad, I realize that my spending habits may need to change. How financially independent do you think I should be?

ChoresWhat am I expected to do around the house (i.e. dishes, trash, laundry), and have the ways of doing these chores changed at all? On exchange my responsibilities were probably different; please remember to give me time to adjust.

Siblings (if applicable)Have there been any major developments in my siblings’ lives, and how am I expected to treat them? (Keep in mind that your experiences, new lifestyle, and what you say in front of them will especially affect younger siblings.)

SchoolCan we talk with the school counselor and make sure I am able to graduate? Get your schedule set as soon as possible, make sure you have all the necessary documentation.

Note: not all experiences are the same, be prepared…

*Alaskan and Canadian 05-06 rebounds do not endorse smoking. We believe smoking is stupid – you should stop.

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Isn’t this great?Isn’t this great?

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Thank YouThank You

Woody AngstWoody Angst

Rotary District 5010 Youth Exchange ProgramRotary District 5010 Youth Exchange Program

Anchorage, AlaskaAnchorage, Alaska

Phone: 1-907-272-0562Phone: 1-907-272-0562

Email: wangst@ak.netEmail: wangst@ak.net