Group Study Exchange 

The Group Study Exchange (GSE) programme 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 Rotary 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.

How do I Apply

By talking to your local Rotary Club President or Zone Organiser. To be a team member, you must
 first be sponsored by a Rotary Club in District 1100. In conjunction with a member of a Rotary Club,
you then just fill out  the application (located in the GSE Downloadable Forms Page on this website)
 and hand it in. You  will be notified if you have been selected for interview  and  where the team
selection  interview will take place.

If you are not sure there is a Rotary Club in your community e-mail District GSE Chair
Martyn Harwood who will supply you the information. GSE@stroudrotary.org.uk