COUNTRY INFORMATION – FOR COUNTRIES WE EXCHANGE WITH

• Country Research and Information

APPLY FOR LONG TERM EXCHANGE

• How To Apply

DOCUMENTS NEEDED

Here we have listed the most common. It will be important that you identify any other documents that might be necessary to prove birth, adoption, name change, any legal guardian documents, etc. They may be required as some point so it is a good idea to fine them and have them ready.

• Passport

• Physician Letter

• Medical Certificate

• Apostille – required for some countries

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Required OB Training

• Country Selection Process for LTEP OB

Considerations

• Financial Considerations
• Budgeting
• Planning for Family Emergencies
• Family Visits
• Academic Considerations
• Medical and Mental Health Considerations

Travel and Insurance

• Travel Arrangements
• It’s Your World Travel Directions
• It’s Your World Travel Portal
• CISI Insurance How to Enroll
• CISI Claim Info
• CISI Emergency Contact Info
• Departure Checklist
• Suggested Packing List
• Independent Travel

Language and Culture

• Host Country Impressions, Culture & Etiquette
• Factors Important to Intercultural Adjustments
• Why Language Learning is Important

Your Host Families

Your exchange year is exciting and challenging. Rotary has developed many tools and guidelines to assist you while on exchange. We hope the information below will provide a resource to assist in you having the best exchange possible.

• Living with Your Host Family
• First Night Questions – Becoming Part of the Family

Culture Shock

• Culture Shock and Homesickness

Education Abroad

• Education on Exchange
• Student Monthly Reports