My Life as a Rotary Youth Exchange Student

This is my second match in Czech,when my coach tell me I can play the match,I was really happy,at that day I warm up with my teamate,
I can tell they are nervous though their eyes,after 12 minutes warm up the match start,at the beginning the score was really near,and the atmosphere is really good,some people are making noise by the instrument,the score was really near untill the last quarter,out team start score in a row, so the score was getting more disparity,because of this so I finally can play the match,although.

Hao CHANG

One of my favourite things I have done on exchange in Czechia is go to proms. I have never seen anything like this. Of course, in Canada, when you graduate high school, you go to prom, but it definitely cannot compare to Czech proms. 
In my little town, there have been so many proms; I think I have been to 5 or 6 already. Unlike in Canada, the prom isn’t just for the graduating class. Other students are invited too. Everyone dresses up really nicely, and the graduates have the most beautiful dresses ever. At the start of the evening, they do a giant performance and receive their sashes, and then for the rest of the night, everyone is dancing and hanging out, just having a good time. 

Jocelyn Elizabeth MULVIHILL LYONS

RYE 24/25
5060 🇨🇦 —> 2240 🇨🇿

It’s been almost 6 months already since I been here . I’ve gained a lot of experiences since I’ve been here like Language, culture , food , staying in the other country , meeting new people from around the world. 

Phusit AROONSEANG

My name’s Phu from Thailand
I’m 15 years old My brithday is 22 August 2008

On the 1st of january, i moved family. I was very afraid because school would be farther than it was before, and my last family was so good that i was sad when I discovered that i’d change. However, I met my new family in november and then i moved in January, this meeting helped me a lot!! When the time had come, i wasn’t afraid anymore and i was excited to begin a new experience.

Luca Pio IAQUINANDI

Everyone always says that you should enjoy the year to the fullest and enjoy the moment because time goes by really fast. And i didnt get that before, now i do. Time really just flies by really fast, without you even noticing it. That makes me respect and cherish all of our good times together with my friends and family even more, becuase i now see the walue that they hold. We have laughed, cried, smiled and been scared together, which has made us even closer.

Aurora Anne-Greta Alexandra PAASIKIVI

Living in Slovakia has been an experience full of learning, new people, and a different way of life. Since arriving, I’ve built a great relationship with both of my host families. They’ve welcomed me like one of their own, and thanks to them, I’ve adapted to life here. At the same time, I’ve become much more independent, navigating a new country, managing daily life, and figuring things out on my own has made me grow a lot.

Gianna Victoria LEONES MARTINEZ

After nearly three months, we gathered again for our second Rotary orientation, a very special event that helped us recharge our energy during a challenging time in our exchange journey: Christmas. To celebrate, we met in the beautiful city of Prague.

Amanda Leonor AGÜERO MERINO

Chile
Rye 24/25
Prague

I have had many experiences since I arrived in the Czech Republic. For example, with my first host family, I visited many forests and rivers. The most impressive and distinct thing I noticed was the style of buildings here. In Mexico, it is not common to find the kind of architecture that is so prevalent in this country.

Manuel Alfonso VARA ARROYO

19/03/2008
Mexicano
Atleta
“Look in my eyes, tell me your tale”

December was truly a magical month to be in the Czech Republic. For the first time, I was able to experience the typical Christmas magic that I had always contemplated in the movies during my childhood—full of snow, lights, and beautiful traditions. Spending a year in the Northern Hemisphere as someone who is used to warm summers during the holidays means becoming a child again and feeling the spirit of the celebrations in an unimaginable way!

Fernanda NOVAK GOWDA

Brazilian, from District 4.640 – The Land of Iguazu Falls – and exchange student for year 2024/25! 🇧🇷🤍

While I’ve only been here a little over a week, it’s been super busy, I’ve done a lot of cool stuff.
Seeing snow out the window as the plane landed in Prague really let it sink in properly that I’ve made it, I’m here, this is it. The drive home to Prostějov in the sunset, fog, and snow was magical.
During my first couple of days here I walked around the historic town center, went to my first rotary meeting (and met another inbound here), registered with the police in nearby Olomouc, and started school.

Rose Scarborough TAPP