Since 1965, the Group Study Exchange (GSE) program has provided inspiring vocational, educational, and cultural experiences to more than 32,000 men and women.

The following types of exchanges present exciting possibilities for increasing the program’s newsworthiness and visibility:

• Single-vocation GSEs: Teams composed of participants in one specialized vocation share information, techniques, and ideas related to their profession.

• Cultural GSEs: Artists, writers, and musicians share their talents and interests through an exchange that focuses on the more creative aspects of culture.

• Neighboring country GSEs: In a neighboring country GSE, an exchange occurs between any two districts located in countries that have a common border or exist in close proximity. In multicountry districts, a neighboring country GSE must be based on travel between localities that have a common country border or exist in close proximity.

• GSEs in non-Rotary countries: A GSE is sometimes a precursor to Rotary extension to a new area. Because Rotary is unknown in these areas, a GSE often draws the interest of the media and the community.

• Humanitarian GSEs: A connection through a GSE partnership can lead to Rotary Foundation Matching Grant projects that support district cooperation for several more years. GSE teams can identify humanitarian needs in the host district or contribute their skills to carrying out an existing project.