TOP TWELVE REASONS EXCHANGES SUCCEED (In no particular order)
- Be a member of the family, not a guest
- You adjust to the host family, not them to you.
- Depend on host parents for direction, not natural parents
- Immerse yourself in, learn, and RESPECT the culture
- Make every effort to learn and become fluent in the language
- Attend school on a regular basis, get involved in school activities
- Be part of your Rotary Club and involved in their activities.
- Have a wide circle of friends who are from the country you are in, not just other Rotex
- The family here is completely supportive of your exchange and the Rotary guidelines.
- Being flexible at all times, and being disappointed
- Going on your exchange with no preconceived notions as to what it will be like.
- Limiting communication with natural parents and friends early in the exchange
  TOP TWELVE REASONS EXCHANGES GET IN TROUBLE (In no particular order)
- Homesickness due to phone calls and emails.
- Lack of Interest in learning the language.
- Acquiring a boy/girlfriend right before leaving on exchange.
- Acquiring a boy/girlfriend while on exchange.
- Giving higher priority to friends than to host family.
- The family who hosts because it’s a requirement and treats you as a guest.
- Poor support from the hosting club or district.
- Poor cooperation/participation in club/district activities.
- Not communicating challenges to YEO, only to natural parents or club.
- Lack of appreciation/understanding/ acceptance of different customs.
- More interested in other Rotex than in immersing in new culture.
- Lack of support/opposition to exchange from a family member.
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