We are currently recruiting!

Long Term & Short Term

We are currently recruiting! • Long Term & Short Term •

Unlock a world of opportunities

Immerse yourself in a new culture, make lifelong friends, and expand your worldview. Experience the adventure of a lifetime while representing your community abroad.
Join the ranks of local students who Rotary Clubs have sent for decades!

Photo of long term rye students and volunteers at Summer Conference in 2025

RYE Eligibility


  • Must be between 15.5 and 18.5 years old at the time of departure

  • Must be in the upper half of your class academically and/or have a 2.75 cumulative GPA

  • Exchange is during an academic year, and lasts 10-11 months

  • Expected to be adaptable, mature, open-minded, and a strong ambassador

  • Complete an interview

Long Term

  • Must be between 15.5 and 18.5 years old at the time of departure

  • The program is a reciprocal exchange: your family hosts a student from abroad, and you stay with their family in return

  • Exchanges occur during the summer months and last 3 to 6 weeks

  • Expected to be adaptable, mature, open-minded, and a strong ambassador

Short Term