Minnesota International Center - A World Affairs Council


Why become a speaker?

Get creative. Make your stay in Minnesota even more exciting by inspiring young people to open their minds to new perspectives and places through classroom conversations.

  • Share your life story, culture and heritage
  • Make new and fascinating friends - both locally and globally
  • Gain skills in public speaking.  Add value to your résumé/curriculum vitae
  • Learn about U.S. education system through school visits
  • Explore Minnesota culture and its history in the Twin Cities and rural communities  
  • Discover more about yourself as you teach others
  • Receive an expense stipend for speaking
  • Give creatively and joyfully of yourself in return for the wonderful opportunity you have in international living
  • Receive a complimentary membership to the Minnesota International Center.  Take advantage of world affairs programs and dinner hosting opportunities, and more

The rewards are great!