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 GROUP
STUDY
EXCHANGE
What is Group Study Exchange?
The Group Study Exchange (GSE) Program of The Rotary Foundation
of Rotary International is a unique cultural and vocational exchange
opportunity for young business and professional men and women
between the ages of 25 and 40 in the initial years of their
professional life.
The program provides travel grants for teams of young participants
to exchange visits between paired areas in different countries. For
four weeks, team members study the host country’s institutions and
ways of life, observe their own vocations as practiced abroad,
develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas.
Why should I participate?
Individuals who participate in this valuable, once-in-a-lifetime
experience will return home, not only with new perspectives and an
enlarged vision, but with fresh ideas and an understanding of a
nation’s culture, commerce and government that can be invaluable to
a country’s, and a company’s, future.
A Group Study Exchange offers the most unique and rewarding
skills-building opportunity and personal growth experience available
to young professionals as humanity steps forward to face the
challenges of the 21st century.
Who is eligible?
A GSE team consists of four non-Rotarian business or professional
people and a Rotarian team leader.
Applicants must: be between the ages of 25 and 40; be committed to
remaining in the work force well after the exchange; be in the early
stages of their careers or professions; reside in or be employed in
the sending Rotary district and also be citizens of the country in
which they reside; be personable, articulate, cooperative, exemplary
in their work, and enthusiastic about their vocations; and seek to
gain a maximum educational value from the program, as well as be
able to fulfill the rigorous demands of international travel and
active participation in an extensive itinerary.
(Note: Spouses may not accompany teams. In addition, the
following are ineligible: a Rotarian; an employee of a Rotary club,
district, other Rotary entity; any Rotarian’s or Rotary employee’s
spouse, ancestor (parent or grandparent by blood), lineal descendant
(child or grandchild by blood and any legally adopted child); or a
spouse of a lineal descendant.)
What is provided?
For each team member, The Rotary Foundation provides the most
economical round-trip air ticket between the home and host
countries. Local Rotarians in the host area provide for meals,
lodging and group travel in their district. Each team member is
responsible for all personal and incidental expenses incurred
before, during and after the study tour.
How do I learn more & apply?
Contact GSE Chair Don Broyles:
dbro1@aol.com
work: 304-757-3920 cell: 304-545-2881
UPCOMING EXCHANGE ACTIVITIES
Incoming Team from Puerto Rico District 7000
Friday, June 1 to Friday, June 29
Current Team Schedule
Puerto Rico District 7000 Website
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