Rotary District 7470 invites students ages fifteen through twenty-four years old to take part in a special cultural exchange this coming summer in the country of Japan! The Rotary District 7470 and District 2670 Short Term Youth Exchange Program has been in effect for over twenty years. This annual exchange program is designed for students to interact with the Japanese people and culture, forming new friendships around the world. This three-week trip is an experience unlike any other as students will go places, meet people and see sights normally not possible on typical exchange programs, not to mention most tourist programs! Students will tour the main island of Honshu before moving on to Shikoku, the smallest of the four main islands in Japan, where they will meet and live with several host families across the island's four prefectures. If you or a member of your family is interested in participating in this experience, please click here to find out how your can apply. We hope that you will consider making this remarkable experience a part of your next summer vacation!
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The STYEP Experience Here you will an idea of the journey students will take part in on their trip to Japan, as well as what the Japanese students coming here will participate in.
Goals of STYEP The ideal of Rotary, "Mankind is our Business" is the 2001-2002 theme for Rotary International. Find out why Rotary supports the STYEP.
History of the Distrcit 7470 STYEP "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step", as did the District 7470 and District 2670 STYEP, find out how, inside.
Reactions From Past Students The District 7470 STYEP is the experience of a life-time. But don't take our word for it. Here are some reactions to the trip from STYEP "alumni".
FAQs and Contacting District 7470Do you want to apply for this program? Maybe you have a few general questions. Please utilize this Frequently Asked Questions section to answer some of those questions you may have. After you have read the FAQs and think you're ready to apply, (or perhaps you have some questions not answered on the site), find out who you can contact for more information and applications.
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