Rotary International District 5170

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. Rotary pays all travel expenses.
To help with your decision, here are some considerations. You will be expected to:

• Attend a minimum of 12 hours of pre-departure 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?

Team Leader

• Must be a Rotarian in District 5170

Team Members

• Reside or work within District 5170 (Map, District 5170)
• Be between the ages of 25-40
• Be employed full-time in a recognized profession
• Be sponsored by a District 5170 Rotary Club (we can help you make the right contact)
• 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:
  rotary.org/en/ServiceAndFellowship/Fellowship/GroupStudyExchange/Pages/ridefault.aspx
• GSE Team Handbook:
  rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/164en.pdf
• GSE Team Leader Application:
  rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/260en.pdf
• GSE Team Member Application:
  rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/161en.pdf