Exchange Student Choices?

Question

I am interested on going on a 6 week foreign exchange with Rotary.

My choices are Austria, Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Sweden or Switzerland. I am going during December/January.

I am in high school and because I live in South Africa also learn Afrikaans (7th year now).

Which one do you suggest for any reasons including new years etc. I can only go to one country.

Also what type of area do you enter? Upper/Middle/Low Class Areas.

And any other info would be great.

Answer 1

I would suggest Austria cuz there's so much history there

Answer 2

See what's they said

Students do not attend school and are instead given a brief introduction to the language of their host country with heavy emphasis on sightseeing and cultural learning. Upon their return they are expected to give a short presentation on their experience to their sponsors.

Rotary International also offers a program called R.O.S.E.(rotary overseas short-term exchange) where a student exchanges homes directly with another student of a foreign country at the same time.

Today, many Rotary Exchange students can be recognized by their Rotary Youth Exchange blazer. While most countries recommend navy blue, the blazer may also be dark green, red, black, or maroon. The color of the blazer usually depends on which country or region the exchange student is from. One Rotary tradition is that students cover their blazers in pins and patches they have traded with other students or bought in places they have visited as evidence of their exchange. It is popular for the students to bring a large collection of national- or regional-themed pins and trade them with students from other areas. This tradition is popular worldwide.

Application

The selection process may vary by district and country, but most students apply to a Rotary Club in their hometown or a nearby town as the first step. The student will likely be interviewed by this Rotary Club and if this club agrees to sponsor the student, the student's application will be extensive, according to most students. It consists of 12-15 pages, and 4 exact copies which must each be signed in blue ink. The application asks for basic general information, medical history, dental history, principal or guidance counselor review, grades from the past 2 years, teacher recommendation, and personal questions answered by the student.

Orientation

Prior to leaving, most districts hold orientations for the students. These orientations usually include a variety of seminars and activities designed to prepare students for their exchanges. Topics covered usually include program rules, discussions with former exchange students about their experiences, and information about what students need to do before their departure. Students also learn about how to make a presentation about their home country and region, which they will usually be required to present to their hosting Rotary club and may be invited to present to other groups as well. Inbound exchange students may also participate in the orientations as well.

The rules discussed may vary somewhat, but the "4 D's" apply to all students regardless of home or host country. The 4 D's are the four most important Rotary exchange rules:

No driving

No drinking

No serious dating

No drugs

http://www.rotary1900.de/jugenddienst/ in Germany

http://www.rotarystudent.se/ Rotary Youth Exchange, Sweden

http://www.crjfr.org/Portail/index.asp France

Answer 3

In order from what would be my first choice to what would be my last: Switzerland, France, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Germany