Palo Alto Rotary - Group Study Exchange

The Group Study Exchange (GSE) program of The Rotary Foundation is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for young business and professional men and women between the ages of 25 and 40 and in the early years of their professional lives. The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits between paired areas in different countries. For four weeks, team members experience the host country's institutions and ways of life, observe their own vocations as practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas.

To help with your decision, here are some considerations. You will be expected to:

Attend a minimum of 12 hours of predeparture orientation.
Be physically fit. This is a demanding schedule.
Remain with your team at all times, except for scheduled free time.
Give speeches and presentations in the host country and in our District.

Who is Eligible?

Be between the ages of 25-40
Be employed full-time in a recognized profession
Not be a Rotarian, honorary Rotarian, or employee of Rotary or the lineal descendant or spouse of a lineal descendant, a Rotarian, an honorary Rotarian, or an employee of Rotary
Not be the spouse of another team member

Internet Links:

General GSE Information:
http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/gse/index.html
GSE Team Handbook:
http://www.rotary.org/newsroom/downloadcenter/pdfs/164en.pdf
GSE Team Member Application:
http://www.rotary.org/newsroom/downloadcenter/pdfs/161en.pdf