Quinlyn has been spending her #longtermexchange year in Japan. She has visited many places already including Hiroshima. She even went skating with her #hostfamily 🇯🇵⛩️⛸️ #rotaryyouthexchange #weallsmileinthesamelanguage instagram.com/p/Cmbl8fNg1Hn/…

Eden has been spending her #longtermexchange year in Germany. She has travelled to Amsterdam, tackled waterskiing and joined a volleyball team. 🇩🇪 💦🏐 #rotaryyouthexchange #weallsmileinthesamelanguage @ Germany instagram.com/p/CmeLvvDAZZu/…

Just posted a photo @ Denmark instagram.com/p/Cmg4XSkLYkb/…

Merry Christmas from D7040 Youth Exchange to all our #rotaryyouthexchangeprogram family both here and abroad! 🎅🏻🎄🌎 ❤️ #rotaryyouthexchange #merrychristmas #joyeuxnoel #weallsmileinthesamelanguage @ The North Pole instagram.com/p/CmjIvQfgKVV/…

Just posted a photo @ Norway instagram.com/p/CmlxfB3uOpb/…

Just posted a photo @ Ottawa, Ontario instagram.com/p/CmohPGxgW8K/…

Violet has been spending her #longtermexchange year in Italy. She is fortunate to be spending Christmas in Naples. She has also visited Venice and the Amalfi Coast. 🇮🇹❤️#rotaryyouthexchange #weallsmileinthesamelanguage instagram.com/p/Cmq3GZGAFUK/…

2023 New Years' resolution: experience a new culture! #Rotary Youth Exchange can help. Learn more: on.rotary.org/3HMIU58

Just posted a photo instagram.com/p/CnNd7G8ApB7/…

Winterlude weekend included visits to Parliament, Rideau Hall and the Diefenbunker! 🇨🇦❄️ #RotaryYouthExchange #WeAllSmileintheSameLanguage @ Ottawa, Ontario instagram.com/p/CoVLbG0OWvw/…

Happy Birthday @rotaryinternational 🥳🎂🍾🥂💗 #rotaryyouthexchange #weallsmileinthesamelanguage instagram.com/p/CpAhR_9AphC/…

Our application process for 2024-25 is now live! 🇨🇦🇺🇸🌎 For more info ➡️ district7040ye.com/forms-info #rotaryyouthexchange #studyabroad

It’s World #InteractClub Week! Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to take action in their communities, build international understanding, and make new friends around the world. How are you celebrating?

#Rotary President-elect Stephanie Urchick revealed the 2024-2025 presidential theme, The Magic of Rotary, today: "We are not going to end polio or bring peace to the world by waving a wand. It's up to you. You create the magic with every project completed..."

"Rotary Youth Exchange is the shining jewel in the crown of Rotary youth programs." Member Shauna Ganes recently shared the power of #Rotary Youth Exchange, a short-term global exchange program, and the important role it plays. Learn more: on.rotary.org/3U35DAg

With the warm weather, Rotarians and friends headed to the Robinson Sugar Shack, collecting sap from the trees to turn it into maple syrup! Pictured are Mike Wilson and our Rotary Youth Exchange student, Karen. #rotaryclubofkingston #kingstonrotary #rotaryinkingston #maplesyrup

“If you haven’t been involved in a Youth Exchange and seen the interaction of the kids, you don’t realize how important this program is.” -Olof Frisk 🌍 From hosts to counselors, volunteers are at the heart of Rotary's Youth Exchange program ✈️ 👉 on.rotary.org/3Xq2I6s

Last week we said goodbye to Karen Lethan, our inbound for the last year. We so enjoyed her company and watching her grow as the year went on. As well, we wished bon voyage to Lylah Robichaud, our outgoing for the year-long exchange to Taiwan (and Karen's host sister).

We're now taking applications for Rotary Youth Exchange students! Apply at the District 7040 Youth Exchange website or using the QR code in the poster. #rotaryclubofkingston #kingstonrotary #rotaryinkingston #youthexchange

From Exchange Student to World’s Best Pastry Chef ✨ At 16, Nina Métayer joined Rotary Youth Exchange in Mexico—a year that shaped her career as a pastry chef & entrepreneur. In 2024, she was named the World’s Best Pastry Chef! How has Rotary shaped your journey? 💬