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 MENTORING FOR YOUNG WOMEN INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM WITH SI ERLANGEN, GERMANY

 
 
In 2016, Soroptimist International of Riverside and our Friendship Link, Soroptimist International of Erlangen, Germany, developed an exchange program to give young women from both cities the opportunity to have new experiences by staying in the respective partner city.  The young women stay in the homes of Soroptimist members for two weeks interacting with the people in the area and visiting places of interest.  The goal of this annual exchange is to help advance personal and professional development of young women from both countries.

EVALUATION AND SELECTION DATE:

In 2024, a student from Erlangen, Germany, will be visiting Riverside.    

In 2025, SI Riverside will be sending a student from Riverside to Erlangen, Germany.  Application deadlines for the 2025 student exchange will be posted on this website when they become available.

ELIGIBILITY:

Eligible women must meet the following requirements:

  • Be between 20 and 25 years old
  • Demonstrate an interest in the German culture
  • Live in Riverside or surrounding areas
  • Identify themselves with the ideals of Soroptimist (soroptimist.org)

Family members and relatives of Soroptimist ARE eligible.


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APPLICATION PROCESS:

Download the application and mail the completed forms along with a resume
and letter of recommendation to: 

Ellen Clizbe  
Soroptimist International of Riverside
P. O. Box 1631
Riverside CA 92502

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

To Be Announced

CONTACTS:

Ellen  Clizbe, Erlangen Exchange Co-Chair
eclizbe@yahoo.com

 

 
PAST RECIPIENTS

United States to Erlangen

2015
Alexandra Stream

2018
Brianna Bern

2020
On Hold Due to Pandemic

2022
On Hold Due to Pandemic

Erlangen to United States

2017
Luisa Hammer

2019
Resi Langer

2021
On Hold Due to Pandemic

 
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