Taylor's Mexican Adventure: 2010

Friday, November 12, 2010

ROTARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Last night, I found out that I was accepted into the Rotary Youth Exchange program. This means that I will be spending the next year (after graduation) in another country! I am so excited!
My first choice is Argentina, but really, anywhere I go would be amazing.
I plan on deferring enrollment to a university for one year, which shouldn't be a problem.
I can't wait for the next year!!!!

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Adventure is not outside; it is within.

I opened my fortune cookie last night, only to find this on my little piece of paper.
"Adventure is not outside; it is within."
It doesn't get much more fitting than that. I am so excited for the next year, no matter what I do, but it is so important to be searching inside, while experiencing so many amazing things.
It must be fate!

Rotary Youth Exchange

For those of you who do not know what Rotary Youth Exchange is or want to know more, here's a brief overview. A long term Rotary Youth Exchange lasts one year and involves living with two or three host families while attending a local school. Applicants are generally above average students who have spent time as a leader in their community and must be sponsored by a local Rotary club. Once accepted into the program, students act as a youth ambassador for their home country and actively participate in all aspects of the exchange. The Outbound phase takes place the year before the student leaves their home country. The student attends events and orientations to learn about the program and their host country. An Inbound student is abroad and living in their host country. The Inbound student attends events with other Inbound students and the local Rotary club. For more information visit www.rotary.org.