Articles

The following are articles that should be of interest to prospective exchange students, former exchange students, families of students and anyone generally interested in Youth Exchange. Most of the articles were written by Rotarian Dennis White, Ph. D. from Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin and a long time advocate of Youth Exchange.

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Pre-departure Articles -- Students, Families and Counselors
Suggestions for the Exchange Student	Some practical advice for Exchange Students
What is Exchange all about?	What IS it all about?
One World ....or many?	An insightful read for exchange students, families and all involved with the program.
The Psychology of International Living	A psychological roadmap to the ups and downs of being an exchange student.
During Exchange -- Students and Families
The Middle Wave or Culture Shock	An examination of the effects on exchange students in the middle of the exchange year
Going Home	An article for students about to return home; what to expect.
"The Golden Year"	Reflections by an anonymous student about to go home
After Returning Home -- Students and Families
So you think YOU are home again?	"A back to the real World" primer for returned students. Great article!
So you think THEY are home now?	Your kid has been gone to a foreign country for a year. Did you get the same kid back? Article for families of Outbound students.
After Returning Home -- Students
How Have I Changed?	An exercise to find out how the experience has affected returned students
After returning home -- Families and Counselors
Rebound Training	A guide to assist counselors ease the returned student back to "reality"