[font=Cairo, sans-serif][color=#42a6c6][size=3][b]Opportunity description[/b] [/size][/color][size=2][color=#000000]Rotary is offering an [/color][/size][url=https://www.for9a.com/en/opportunity/category/Residencies-and-Exchange-Programs][color=#000000][size=2]exchange Program[/size][/color][/url][size=2][color=#000000] for youth. Through the program, students will learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens. Exchanges for students ages 15-19 are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Cairo, sans-serif] [color=#42a6c6][size=3][b]Benefits:[/b] [/size][/color][b][color=#000000][size=2][b]Exchange students unlock their true potential to:[/b][/size][/color][/b][/font] [ul] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Cairo, sans-serif]Develop lifelong leadership skills[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Cairo, sans-serif]Learn a new language and culture[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Cairo, sans-serif]Build lasting friendships with young people from around the world[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Cairo, sans-serif]Become a global citizen[/font][/size][/color][/li] [/ul] [font=Cairo, sans-serif][color=#42a6c6][size=3][b]Program Period:[/b] [/size][/color][/font] [ul] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Cairo, sans-serif]Long-term exchanges last a full academic year, and students attend local schools and live with multiple host families.[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Cairo, sans-serif]Short-term exchanges last from several days to three months and are often structured as camps, tours, or homestays that take place when school is not in session.[/font][/size][/color][/li] [/ul] [font=Cairo, sans-serif][color=#42a6c6][size=3][b]Funding and Costs:[/b] [/size][/color][b][color=#000000][size=2][b]Room and board are provided, as well as any school fees. Each program varies, but students are usually responsible for:[/b][/size][/color][/b] [/font] [ul] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Cairo, sans-serif]Round-trip airfare[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Cairo, sans-serif]Travel insurance[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Cairo, sans-serif]Travel documents (such as passports and visas)[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Cairo, sans-serif]Spending money and any additional travel or tours[/font][/size][/color][/li] [/ul] [font=Cairo, sans-serif][color=#42a6c6][size=3][b]About Rotary:[/b] [/size][/color][size=2][color=#000000]Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 110 years, Rotary's people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, it is always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.[/color][/size] [/font] [font=Cairo, sans-serif][color=#42a6c6][size=3][b]Applicant criteria[/b] [/size][/color][b][color=#000000][size=2]Nationality[/size][/color][/b] [size=2][color=#000000]United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Djibouti, Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Comoros, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Somalia, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen[/color][/size] [b][color=#000000][size=2]Speciality[/size][/color][/b] [size=2][color=#000000]All Specialties[/color][/size] [b][color=#000000][size=2]Age[/size][/color][/b] [/font] [ul] [li][color=#000000][size=2][font=Cairo, sans-serif]15 - 19[/font][/size][/color][/li] [/ul] [color=#000000][size=2][font=Cairo, sans-serif][b]Gender[/b] [/font][/size][/color] [ul] [li][font=Cairo, sans-serif][color=#000000][size=2]Both[/size][/color][/font][/li] [/ul]