2019 Youth Exchange Class

Inbounds

We are proud of our students and in the way that this community has supported them.
 

Host Families

We're currently seeking host families for winter and spring 2025-26.
 

Outbounds

Spending time abroad with Rotary Youth Exchange is a once in a lifetime experience. Applications for 2026-27 Long Term were due on November 15. Short Term applications for Summer 2026 are due by March 1, 2026.
 

WEBINAR

Learn about RYE through Virtual Informational Recordings on the North Star Website

Click here to watch and learn about being an outbound student

NEWS

Follow along with current outbound Ben Berglund as he blogs from India.
 
Click here to read Ben's blog
 

NAYEN

North American Youth Exchange Network represents 167 districts, in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
 

North Star

North Star Youth Exchange is our regional exchange partner.
 
 
 

Our History

See the historical list of our inbounds, outbounds, and host families. 
 
 

THE TEAM

Meet our dedicated volunteer team supporting our inbounds, outbounds, and host families.
 

CONTACT

Contact our Youth Exchange Officer, Jesse Steed, with questions at 507-301-6785.
 

DISTRICT 5960

Northfield Rotary Club is in Rotary District 5960 which covers areas of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
 

Job openings

RYE Intern (volunteer - unpaid internship)

The RYE Intern will assist the YEO and RYE Team with tasks such as creating newsletters, regular communications, social media posting, maintaining calendars, and enhancing local gatherings of exchange students. The RYE Team meets in person twice a month for event planning and program support. The intern's ability to work remotely and independently is appreciated. Potential skills desired: Canva, Facebook, Instagram, PowerPoint, Zoom, Google Workspace (drive, photos, sheets, docs, forms, calendar), Google Maps, OBS, Youtube Live. Estimated hours: 2-5 per week - flexible. Contact YEO Jesse Steed at youthexchange@northfieldrotary.org.
 

In The News

How I became a Rotary Youth Exchange student, Audrey Sorenmann, Northfield News

A student exchange opens the world of possibilities, Rotary.org

PORTRAITS: Rotary Youth Exchange students gain cultural experience in a year abroad, Northfield News

How Rotary Exchange Impacted my Career with Ethan Neal, Rotary Cultural Exchange Enthusiasts

Rotary Trips

BELO USA TRIPS - East Coast Trip (ECT) and Hawaii: All North Star Youth Exchange Inbound Students have the opportunity to go on the East Coast Trip (ECT) and /or the Hawaii Trip!  Trips are optional. Trips are organized by Belo USA SPACE IS LIMITED!! See the attached calendar and brochure for additional information Students will register for these trips through the Belo USA website: belousa.com, 

ECT HI Calendar

ECT HI Brochure

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Were you ever a Rotary Youth Exchange student? If so, we would love to see you at one of our meetings.