New Horizons: Tess Schaefer’s Global Journey with Rotary Youth Exchange

Season 2, Episode 74
What happens when a high school student from Rock Falls, Illinois, takes a leap of faith and moves to Denmark for nearly a year? In this episode of Along the Rock, Tess Schaefer shares her life-changing experience as a Rotary Youth Exchange student.

Tess dives into everything from learning Danish and navigating public transportation to embracing new foods—like salty black licorice and eel for Christmas breakfast! Her story is packed with surprises, humor, and meaningful lessons about culture, resilience, and the power of human connection.

Discover how this once-in-a-lifetime exchange shaped her career goals, broadened her worldview, and forever changed how she sees both the U.S. and the world.

🎙️ Watch now and be inspired by Tess’s global adventure.
👉 Want to become an exchange student or host one? Contact your local Rotary Club for info.

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🎤 Timestamps & Highlights:

0:43 - Introduction to Tess Schaefer
2:18 - What was It Like Studying Abroad?
3:19 - Preparing to Study Abroad
8:30 - Culture Shock
14:51 - Memorable Moments From Studying Abroad
22:18 - Interested in Studying Abroad of Hosting a Foreign Exchange Student?

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