About Me
My name is Summer Ashley and I am spending my senior year of high school in Japan through the Rotary Youth Exchange program. I have been to Japan once before in the summer of 2012 but I have always wanted to return. After two years, I'm on my way again! While I am living in Japan I will be updating this blog as often as I can so that my family and friends and anyone else interested can follow my adventures during my exchange. I have no idea how often I will be able to blog because I expect I will be busy, but I will try to as much as possible! Please enjoy my blog and I can't wait to share my year with you!
About Rotary
Rotary is an organization made up of three parts: at the heart of Rotary are our clubs, that are supported by Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation.
- Rotary clubs bring together dedicated individuals to exchange ideas, build relationships, and take action.
- Rotary International supports Rotary clubs worldwide by coordinating global programs, campaigns, and initiatives.
- The Rotary Foundation uses generous donations to fund projects by Rotarians and our partners in communities around the world. As a nonprofit, all of the Foundation's funding comes from voluntary contributions made by Rotarians and friends who share our vision of a better world.
- Rotary Youth Exchange is a study-abroad opportunity for young people to spend anywhere from a few weeks to a full year as an international student, hosted by local Rotary clubs. It is an amazing program for high school students to learn a new language, culture, and is the opportunity of a lifetime.