Group Study Exchange

  The Rotary Foundation's Group Study Exchange (GSE) program is a unique cultural and vocational   exchange opportunity for businesspeople and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in   the early stages of their careers. The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in   paired areas of different countries. For four to six weeks, team members experience the host country's   culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are practiced abroad, develop personal and   professional relationships, and exchange ideas.

  In a typical four-week tour, applicants participate in five full days of vocational visits, 15 to 20 club   presentations, 10 to 15 formal visits and social events, two to three days at the district conference, three   to four hours per day of cultural and site tours, and three to four hours per day of free time with host   families.

  For each team member, the Foundation provides the most economical round-trip airline ticket between the   home and host countries. Rotarians in the host area provide for meals, lodging, and group travel within   their district.