Monday Night Radio   |   Interview with Travis Hellstrom  February 1, 2011
Audio available on MondayNightRadio.com

While Monday Night Radio continues to look for alternative publishing platforms, we offered previously-scheduled guests the chance to do a written interview. We would hate to deprive our listeners of their expert advice; after all, we invited them on the show for a reason! Here is the first interview, featuring Travis Hellstrom, Peace Corps Volunteer and author of the Unofficial Peace Corps Volunteer Handbook.

Monday Night Radio: Could you briefly tell us a bit about yourself, with special reference to your Peace Corps work and the book you’ve written as a result, the Unofficial Peace Corps Volunteer Handbook? What compelled you to write the book?

Travis Hellstrom: My name is Travis Hellstrom and I’m currently serving as a third year Peace Corps Volunteer in Mongolia. I’m originally from Hickory, North Carolina. My first two years in Mongolia as a PCV were spent in the eastern steppe, in a province named Sukhbaatar. As a health volunteer, I worked with the provincial health department and the provincial hospital which serves the 50,000 people who live in our province. I worked on health projects with my Mongolian colleagues ranging from water and sanitation to HIV/AIDS prevention. We spoke Mongolian together every day, when I wasn’t teaching English classes with the doctors, nurses and healthcare staff, and they were two of the best years of my life. Even though I was a health volunteer, I was able to work on community development projects, economic development initiatives, improving summer camps for children, expanding business opportunities for local villagers and much more. Peace Corps really is a job unlike any other and it’s been an honor to serve the Mongolian people, represent our country and share my experiences with my fellow Americans.

The Unofficial Peace Corps Volunteer Handbook is the culmination of four years of writing which I started when I was still applying to the Peace Corps. The application process is a lengthy one which raises many questions in the minds of applicants: “What is the interview like?”, “What happens if I decline my invitation?” and many others. I kept track of my questions, the good advice I received from others, my own experiences and wrote it all down. After my second year was finished, I decided to publish the first edition of the handbook in August 2010. With the help of a great team of current Peace Corps Volunteers and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (who have finished their service), I hope to release a new edition every year so the handbook grows and changes with the Peace Corps agency. We’ve already sold hundreds of copies and I hope it helps a lot of people enjoy happy, healthy and meaningful years of service in Peace Corps for many years to come.

MNR: A few weeks ago, we had Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, on the show. Arun Gandhi spoke a lot about his grandfather’s famous urging to “be the change you want to see in the world.” We know that you listened to that show, as that’s when we first met, so our question for you is this: why is the Peace Corps a good option for those who want to be the change they wish to see in the world? How does it compare to other avenues people may take to do humanitarian work (e.g., volunteering for another charitable organization)? Is there anything that sets the Peace Corps apart as an organization to volunteer for?

TH: Peace Corps gives Volunteers the time, space and resources to do things they never thought was possible. Personally it allowed me to lose sixty pounds and get into the best shape of my life, do work that I loved and was very rewarding and helpful to my Mongolian community. That’s one of the things that’s really special about the Peace Corps: all Volunteers are specifically requested by the host countries that they are serving in. In my case, the health department and hospital I worked in had been applying for a Peace Corps Volunteer for ten years. We serve at the request of our host community and I have always felt very welcomed and appreciated because of that. Not only that, but as Peace Corps Volunteers were are able to serve in collaboration with incredible colleagues and amazing fellow Peace Corps Volunteers.

Personally, I think that’s one of the things that really sets Peace Corps apart. I can’t speak to a lot of other international charitable organizations or what it’s like to volunteer for them, but I can say without hesitation that Peace Corps Volunteers are some of the most incredible people I have ever met in my life. After meeting a few during my sophomore year in college, I knew I wanted to join. After joining and meeting hundreds of more, I know it was the right decision. Peace Corps Volunteers are amazing people who come from diverse backgrounds with a variety of talents and experiences. Some of my favorite Volunteers are in their sixties, some in their twenties, and a ton more are somewhere in between. If you are interested in Peace Corps, I recommend reaching out to a few Volunteers either in person or through one of the many recruiting events that happen throughout the country (you can find them at peacecorps.gov) or through blogs online (you can find thousands at peacecorpsjournals.org). We have about 9,000 PCVs serving around the world this minute and 200,000 RPCVs (Returned Peace Corps Volunteers) who have served over the last fifty years.

MNR: One of the things we’re aiming for in doing this interview is to give prospective Peace Corps Volunteers a good idea of what being a member of this organization is all about. Could you briefly summarize your experience so far, as well as tell us some of the things you enjoy and don’t enjoy about your work for this organization? In other words, what aspects of your experience have you enjoyed and/or found rewarding, and what aspects have been challenging and/or less-than-pleasant to deal with?

TH: That freedom I just mentioned, the time, space and resources that you get when serving in the Peace Corps, is a mixed bag. It’s amazing when things are wide open; work seems to take up every minute of the day, and you are able to engage in meaningful and exciting projects. Then, just like that, it can become frustrating when things don’t work perfectly – everything seems to fall apart and it seems like things will never work out. Peace Corps can be a rollercoaster experience, with long periods of isolation and challenges that go far beyond the climate, geography, culture or lack of pizza and hamburgers. Most Volunteers come face-to-face with the deepest parts of themselves and their definitions of success and purpose, and that can be a lot to take in – even over a two year period.

Speaking to my experience, I was a Health Volunteer with the Peace Corps and I served in a provincial health department and hospital for two years. My days were filled with English lessons for doctors, nurses and hospital staff, grant writing and project development around health issues like alcohol and tobacco abuse, HIV/AIDS and STI prevention, and encouraging healthy lifestyle practices in the community. I also worked with our local children’s center to develop and expand summer camp opportunities for children, improve the local scouting program, and create a free sports complex for children. I also worked with our local business organizations to expand business opportunities for elderly women in a nearby village and local families both in our town and in the countryside. Personally I found my freedom as a Volunteer very empowering and applied my idea of “health” very broadly across our community. After all, there are many social and economic determinants of health which impact the way people live, prevent illness and enjoy all that life has to offer.

All those things considered, my story is also not that unique – I know Peace Corps Volunteers in every field (education, health, business, environment, agriculture, youth, technology) who work across the whole spectrum. As a Peace Corps Volunteer your goal is to help the community you serve in the ways they request. We learn the local language of our area for months in preparation of our two year assignment (Peace Corps teaches over 250 languages to Volunteers around the world) and we take the time to understand the people we live with to see how we can help.

MNR: Presumably, one major hurdle to overcome is the learning of a new language. Could you comment on this process, as well as on some of the preparatory measures you and fellow Volunteers had to take before leaving to your chosen country?

TH: Language learning and technical training within your specific field (mine was health) all takes place during a Volunteer’s first three months of service. Actually, at that point Peace Corps Volunteers aren’t technically Volunteers – they are called Peace Corps Trainees. After satisfactorily completing training, trainees are sworn-in as Peace Corps Volunteers to serve two year assignments in a specific job and location. Our oath is actually very similar to a member of the armed forces or the President of the United States.

MNR: What is the application process like for joining the Peace Corps? It seems like a fairly lengthy and intense process – what makes an attractive application, and do you have any other general advice for future applicants?

TH: The application is detailed, but I found it to be an enjoyable experience. It allowed me to explain who I was, what I had done (especially in the areas community service and leadership) and why I wanted to be a Volunteer. There are a lot of things that make attractive applicants. In general, the more experience you can demonstrate from your field (such as teaching, information technology, health) the better Peace Corps can match you where you are needed. Also leadership experience, dedication to community service, and project design and management look great on an application. As a Peace Corps Volunteer you will be asked to live in a challenging environment, maintain perspective when things get difficult, and basically have a huge heart to carry you through experience after experience. Those aren’t easy to demonstrate, but those are some of the things the application and recruiter are trying to find out. The easier you can make that for them, as an applicant answering questions, the better off you both will be.
What things do you wish someone had told you about the application process, and about life in the Peace Corps in general? Do you make a point of telling others these things now?

I was lucky to have a lot of great advice during the application process and beyond, which is what inspired me to write the Unofficial Handbook. There are dozens of pages detailing the application process, questions they ask you in the interview, and so on. Also it includes advice like “pack light because Peace Corps Volunteers will be waiting to give you high fives when you get off the plane.” Those little pieces of advice are things I never would have thought about if it weren’t for older, wiser Volunteers who helped share their experiences with me. I definitely make a point of sharing as much of that advice with others as I can, especially in the book.

MNR: You’ve already introduced us to your book – the Unofficial Peace Corps Volunteer Handbook – at the start of the interview, but is there anything else you would like us to know about the book? Will the book mainly benefit those already in the Peace Corps, or will it also help people who are considering joining the Peace Corps, but haven’t yet? Just by glancing at a few of the endorsement blurbs in your book, it’s clear that this handbook is really helpful, but who will it be most helpful for?

TH: The book is designed specifically for people who are interested in applying to the Peace Corps. It begins with a brief introduction to the organization and things to do before you even apply to be a Volunteer. Things, like you mentioned, that will make you a great applicant. Then it steps through the application, interview, medical clearance, invitation, preparing to leave, training, your first year, second year and returning home to America. The idea was to provide a handbook that is half advice (sharing other people’s thoughts) and half journal (where you can write your own). It’s the book I wish someone would have given me when I started thinking about applying to Peace Corps four years ago.

MNR: In addition to your Peace Corps work, you’re involved with a new project called Life is Volunteer, the website of which can be found here at http://www.lifeisvolunteer.org/. What is this project, and why are you involved? How does this new project compliment the work you’ve been doing for the Peace Corps?

TH: This is a project I started that is for everyone: people who might enjoy the kinds of lessons I’ve learned as a Peace Corps Volunteer during their service. It’s for people like my grandmother, my brother and sister, my best friends and people I have met who ask, “Nice, Peace Corps, so what was that like?”

The plan is to create a book with accessible and practical ideas that everyone can use in their everyday life, no matter where they are. Peace Corps has really taught me that helping others isn’t a profession, it’s a choice. Together I think we can each do incredible things that change ourselves and change the world. I’m very excited to share those ideas with others and create a lifelong dedication to the ideals that Peace Corps embodies. As former Peace Corps Director Lorett Ruppe said, “Peace Corps begins with two years of service and ends with the rest of our lives.” This is a project for that second part of the journey.

MNR: On the site http://www.advancehumanity.com/, which is a social movement that helps people change themselves and the world, there are lots of projects listed that you were apart of – a very impressive amount, we might add. What have been some of your favorite projects to work on, and why did you enjoy them so much? Do Peace Corps Volunteers get to work on these types of projects a lot, or do they spend most of their time doing a set job, and then work on projects during their spare time?

TH: Advance Humanity is an idea that I started working on about ten years ago, when I was in high school. I thought it might become a non-profit, and it still might, but I’ve found over the last few years that it really doesn’t take much money to help people. In most cases it’s free. Most of our projects have just required time and energy from dozens of volunteers, some of whom are serving in the Peace Corps but most of whom are just helping a little here and there when they can. I’ve loved working on these projects because they require that the people involved take a close look at what they do everyday, what they believe our world should look like, and then take steps toward that vision starting today. That might involve making cards for the elderly, improving summer camp programs for disadvantaged children, writing a book or building a sports complex. I think the important thing is to change yourself first: what you do everyday, how you think, and then start becoming part of the solution and change the world. It’s simple but not easy.

I have really enjoyed working on the Unofficial Handbook for the past four years and getting feedback from hundreds of readers who have found it exciting and helpful. Even the one negative review on Amazon.com, after the reviewer and I started emailing each other, has turned into a great positive experience for us both. The book is designed to help make Peace Corps better from the inside out and it’s really exciting to watch that happen as applicants use it, Volunteers learn from it and add to it, and the proceeds go back into Peace Corps to help projects that are changing the world. It’s a neat thing to be a part of and all it required was writing a few sentences a week.

MNR: To conclude, and possibly to urge Monday Night Radio followers to act, what are the top three reasons people should join the Peace Corps?

TH:
(1) Because some deep part of you is telling you that you should.
(2) Because you want to help others and become a better person yourself.
(3) Because you believe in working for world peace, developing friendships with incredible people and helping in the great common cause of world development.

Travis Hellstrom’s website.

Travis Hellstrom’s book.

WHKY   |   First Talk with Hal Rowe, December 21st, 2010
Audio available to listen to or download and short video clip here

While home in America in my hometown of Hickory, North Carolina I had a chance to sit down with our local Hal Rowe on WHKY, our local radio station. Hal is a good friend who I visited before I left for Peace Corps almost three years ago. It was great to visit with him again today and also share a little bit about the Peace Corps with my friends and fellow citizens. We talked about everything from Peace Corps training to Mongolia's healthcare system, with quite a few laughs in-between.

Also during commercial breaks and after the show we had a lot of great conversation. I feel very lucky to know Hal and Susie (his producer) and to have had the chance to visit with them. Thank you both for such a great time and thank you Mandy Pitts as well, for introducing us so long ago. If you would like you can also listen to or download the audio of the interview. Here is a short video clip of the interview compliments of Tunga, who was there with us the whole time!

The book Hal mentions during the interview is the Unofficial Peace Corps Volunteer Handbook which is a great project I'm very excited about.

Monday Night Radio   |   Arun Gandhi, November 23rd, 2010
Audio available on iTunes and transcript at MondayNightRadio.com


Monday Night Radio, an online worldwide talkshow, recently hosted a wonderful program with Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, talking about his continued work and how people around the world can be the change they wish to see. I was able to call in as a guest and share a question with Mr. Gandhi which I have included here (you can also listen here to the audio):


Anne's assistant was also kind enough to talk with me after the program to ask more details about my Peace Corps service, my recently published book the Unofficial Peace Corps Volunteer Handbook (which they mentioned at the bottom of the transcript for that night's program) and invite me onto the program in the next few weeks to talk about Peace Corps. We will see how that goes, but if it can help promote the work of Peace Corps, encourage understanding inside and outside of America and maybe even help encourage one more person to join this incredible organization, I really look forward to the opportunity.

If you'd like to listen to the whole program with Mr. Gandhi, you can find the audio available here on iTunes and the full transcript here at MondayNightRadio.com.

The Art of Manliness  |  August 12th, 2009
Interview with Travis Hellstrom


Once again we return to our So You Want My Job series, in which we interview men who are employed in desirable jobs and ask them about the reality of their work and for advice on how men can live their dream.

Today we feature a different sort of job; it’s not something you can do as a career. Rather, it’s a two year service experience that you may decide to undertake at any time in your life. Travis Hellstrom is currently serving in Mongolia as a Peace Corps Volunteer. The Peace Corps is a government program started in 1961 by President Kennedy which sends American citizens all over the world to work on development projects and promote mutual understanding. If you’ve been looking for some way to give back to the world, need an idea for how to spend your gap year, or are looking for a satisfying adventure, the Peace Corps is definitely worth checking out. Thanks to Travis for giving The Art of Manliness an inside look at the life of a Volunteer.

1. Tell us a little about yourself (Where are you from? How old are you? Describe your job and how long you’ve been at it, etc).

My name is Travis, I am 24 years old and just graduated from Campbell University in North Carolina with a Pre-Med/Biology degree. Right now I am in Mongolia serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer working in the health administration department of my provincial hospital. I have been here for one year and will be here for another year, until August of 2010. I work on health projects within the hospital and projects in the community as well. On any given day I might be teaching life skills lessons to Mongolian Scouts, teaching English to doctors and nurses, filling out grants for development projects, or playing sports with local children and friends. Every day is different, and Peace Corps allows every Volunteer the opportunity to create their own job, define their own objectives and enjoy their own experience. It’s a great adventure and I feel very lucky to be able to be here.

2. Why did you want to become a Peace Corps Volunteer?

I have always believed in service and helping others as much as I can. I think many Americans feel this way, and Peace Corps is an outward expression of this international friendship and service. The more I looked into the organization and met former and current Volunteers, the more I felt like it was something I was meant to do.

3. When do most people serve as a Peace Corps Volunteer? Is there any age limit?

In Mongolia we have PCVs in their early twenties all the way to their late sixties, and right now the oldest Volunteer in Peace Corps is 84 years old. The average Volunteer is 27 years old, but Peace Corps prides itself on having no average Volunteers. This is evident all the way back to Peace Corps’ first years in 1966 when Lillian Carter, the mother of future President Jimmy Carter, served as an outstanding Peace Corps Volunteer in India at the age of 68. Everyone brings their own unique life and experience to Peace Corps. My mom is actually planning to join Peace Corps herself in a few years, and I am really excited for her. I think it will be one of the most enjoyable experiences of her life.

4. How competitive is it to get a position as a Peace Corps Volunteer? What is the application process like?

Applications for Peace Corps are at an all-time high and the Congress is currently considering one of the largest budgets in Peace Corps’ history. With our new President’s emphasis on national service, this is a great time to apply to serve in the Peace Corps. Although it is competitive, qualified candidates should always apply. Peace Corps accepts as many Volunteers as it can and is always trying to expand to meet the ever increasing demand of countries interested in having Volunteers.

The application involves sharing your past service and work experiences, writing personal essays and going through a medical and background clearance. While it can seem a little daunting at first, it’s not so bad and gives an applicant a lot of time to reflect on their life and why they believe they would make a good Volunteer. Be yourself, be patient and be flexible. That goes for the application process as well as Peace Corps service.

5. When applying for the Peace Corps, what sets an applicant apart from others? What is the government looking for in a prospective candidate?

Demonstrating your ability to be a “self-starter” is a huge plus in a Peace Corps application. This is someone who is self-motivated, self-directed and can encourage and lead others to accomplish projects. Peace Corps is about finding out what the needs of a community are (based on what the community thinks) and then helping community members find solutions to those challenges. Peace Corps wants Volunteers who can help people help themselves, and that requires flexibility, understanding and compassion. Showing examples of leadership and project management, as well as a commitment to helping others, are great ways to show that you will make a great Volunteer.

6. Can you choose where in the world you are assigned to do your service or are you placed somewhere?

In the application process Peace Corps asks where and in what job you would like to serve and then they try their best to match you with the needs of prospective countries. Once they have done that, they send you an invitation to serve as a Volunteer, which you can either accept or decline. Flexibility and open-mindedness are very important throughout the whole process of being placed in a country. It seems to me that the happiest Peace Corps Volunteers are the ones that decide to be happy.

7. What kind of work do Peace Corp Volunteers do? Can you choose what kind of work you want to do?

All Peace Corps Volunteers have three goals:

   1. Helping the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women.
   2. Helping promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served.
   3. Helping promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.

To achieve these goals, Volunteers work in all kinds of areas, including Education, Health, Business, Environment, Youth Development and Agriculture. In the application process you can highlight which areas you are most interested in working and Peace Corps tries to place you where you are most needed. However, and we were told this during training, all Peace Corps Volunteers are Community Development Volunteers. This means that we are constantly working on projects and opportunities to help our communities improve their quality of life, no matter what sector that might fall into. That is one of my favorite parts of the job; I work in the hospital as a Health Volunteer, but I also work with the Mongolian Scouting Association, teaching life skills in the local high schools and pursue projects that the community wants. It’s a very dynamic job and ultimately what you do is up to you as a Volunteer.

8. What would you say to a man who is thinking about the Peace Corps but finds the two year commitment rather daunting?

I understand; it seemed daunting to me too at first. But then I thought back to other things I have done, like college, which seemed like a long commitment until I was graduating and thinking, “Wow, that was fast.”

The first year of Peace Corps is usually an acclimation year, in which you are likely learning a brand new language, getting accustomed to a new culture, and making new relationships with your friends, co-workers and community members. Having been here a year I can say absolutely that if I only had one year here it would be really challenging for me to do the kind of work the community needs me to do. Having a second year allows me the time to complete projects with all of the people with who I have been forming relationships for this past year.

Also, maybe most importantly, Peace Corps is an absolutely incredible experience. Once you get in you will be amazed at how fun and fast two years will be. You will probably be like a lot of Volunteers and want to stay a third year, which is definitely how I feel.

9. Are you given any kind of living stipend or education grant for your service?

All Peace Corps Volunteers are given a monthly living allowance, enough to live at the different economic levels of their community neighbors. This amount varies from country to country and city to city. Also all PCVs earn a Readjustment Allowance which right now amounts to $6075 over 27 months of service.

10. What is the best part of your job?

The thing I have appreciated most about Peace Corps has been the time and space it has given me to become the kind of person I want to be.  I’ve been able to reflect on my values, who and what matters most in my life and then rededicate myself to those things. In Peace Corps I have a chance to get the small things right: talking to and playing with children, being fit and healthy, being kind and helpful, and setting a good example. I feel like being a kind and good person is not only achievable, it’s probably the most important thing I will ever do.

11. What is the worst part of your job?

At first it was not having peanut butter. Haha.  But I got over that eventually.

I think the hardest thing about Peace Corps is the freedom we are given as Volunteers. We are able to define our own jobs and this can be really challenging. If you get bored, you realize that it’s all on you. You can make your experience in Peace Corps everything you want it to be; you just have to decide what that is. “Things do not happen,” as Kennedy said, “Things are made to happen.”

12. What is the biggest misconception people have about the Peace Corps?

Maybe that there is a “typical” Peace Corps experience. Every single Volunteer in every country has their own extremely unique experience. For instance, I am lucky enough to serve near a wonderful Volunteer named Alex; we trained in the summer together, are here in the same city for two years, and even live 5 minutes from each other, but we experience completely different Peace Corps lives. She lives in her own ger (traditional Mongolian felt tent) with a nearby family, and I live in an apartment. She collects water; I turn on a sink. I have a bathroom; she has an outhouse. And on and on.

The only thing “typical” about Peace Corps is that if you come into your service with an open mind, an adventurous spirit and an appreciation for life, you will be guaranteed to have your own unique experience. But that might apply outside of Peace Corps too actually.

13. Any other advice, tips, or anecdotes you’d like to share?

One of the coolest responses I ever received from someone when I told them I was going into the Peace Corps was from my teacher, a retired Dean at Campbell, named Dr. Barge. “I have been in other countries and seen Peace Corps Volunteers at work,” he said, “and they have been some of the happiest people I have ever met in my life. They believe in what they are doing and they have a kind of satisfaction that I have rarely seen anywhere else.”

After meeting hundreds of Volunteers, I can say with certainty that I completely agree. I have never been happier and many of my fellow Volunteers feel the same way. If you think Peace Corps is right for you, go for it and apply. It could be one of the best things you will ever do. It has been for me.

Mindful Muscle  |  July 9th, 2009
Written by Travis Hellstrom


Many aspects of American life are taken as is with little question. Speed. Productivity. Work. Time. Money. Success. There is a latent feeling that we have to be doing something, all the time. We can choose to live this way, certainly, but it’s important to realize that it is exactly that: one choice. There are others.

Oh The Places You’ll Go
Imagine wanting a ride somewhere several miles away. You find a taxi driver and ask him if he can take you. “Sure,” he says, “Give me your phone number and I’ll call you when I’m ready to go.” When you ask when he will leave he says, “Margash.” In Mongolian this means “later,” but it also means any time in the future, including tomorrow. The entire country operates on this system, so you will need to be patient. Things happen, but not in any sort of rush. Why rush anyway? What’s the point? The point is I have places to be, people to see, and important stuff to do…right? Maybe. It’s good to have plans, to feel driven to be a good person and achieve great things, but what if you could do that now? What if your happiness didn’t rely on future events? It was a huge adjustment for me, but Mongolia culture opened my mind to the possibility that my happiness doesn’t have to be placed at sometime in the future. Whether or not I get a taxi ride, or get to any future destination, I can be happy right now.

Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There
Mindfulness Meditation is based on the awareness of reality as it exists right now. It is not interested in the past or the future. What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us, as Emerson said. When we take a moment to catch our breath, to feel our hearts beating, to be with the people around us rather than just do something with them, we find a sort of peace that can’t be found by doing. Mindfulness is about being.

Eventually you will likely get your taxi ride and arrive at your destination, but the neat thing about Mongolian life is that everything in between is just as enjoyable as getting wherever you are going. People laugh, play, kid, enjoy each other’s company and stop for drinks and snacks all along the way. This goes for a walk across town or a trip across country. They are naturally very good at being exactly where they are and appreciating their life as it moves along. Maybe this comes from thousands of years of nomadic living and the flexibility that comes with living in such an ever-changing climate, but it also serves them well in the ever-changing world culture we all find ourselves in today.

The “developing world” may be expanding their horizons technologically, but spiritually and psychologically they have quite a few things to teach the “developed world.” We don’t need the newest, greatest things to make us happy. We don’t really need any thing. I may have come from a developed country to this developing country, but I can tell you one thing: I am the one that’s developing.

Imprint Magazine  |  May 23rd, 2009
Written by Catie Connors