What is ROTEX?

The term "ROTEX" is usually used when referring to former exchange students who went abroad with Rotary International's Youth Exchange Program.  Thus, ROTEX organizations are for former Rotary exchange students (who are also called "rebounds" or "rebounders").

Who participates in ROTEX?

Most of the people who come back from abroad after a year as a Rotary exchange student are still really excited about their exchange. By becoming a member of ROTEX, they can stay in touch with the exchange program. They can discuss their travels and experiences with people who had similar experiences. 

How is ROTEX organized?

ROTEX organizations can be found around the world, but ROTEX is not centrally organized.  ROTEX's organization varies greatly in different areas of the world.  For example, in some European countries (like Switzerland), ROTEX organizations are organized to cover the same geographical areas as the districts used by Rotary International.  In other areas, ROTEX are organized around Universities area and may include former exchange students who went abroad from many different Rotary districts.

What does ROTEX do?

In some countries, those ROTEX clubs only organize events for their members.  In others, they also organize events for current Rotary exchange students who are still on their exchange.  In many areas, Rotary districts encourage ROTEX involvement in orientation programs for outgoing students and in counseling and arranging trips for current exchange students (also known as "inbounds") who are on their exchange.  For example, the year I was in Germany on my exchange,  the ROTEX club of Augsburg organized several weekend hostelling trips for the members of the ROTEX club plus the 25 foreign exchange students who were spending a year in Germany.