Peace Corps Updates
Recent Videos, Radio Interviews and Newspaper Articles
Angier Independent | June 1st, 2008
Campbell Alumnus Joins the Peace Corps
"A 2007 Campbell University graduate has been commissioned to serve in the Peace Corps. Travis Hellstrom, who received his degree in Biology with a concentration in pre-medicine, joined a team of 60 members to fly out Saturday from Washington, D.C. The 22-year old received his invitation..."
Campbell University | March 1oth, 2008
Campbell grad accepts invitation to serve in Peace Corps
"Campbell University graduate, Travis Hellstrom, accepted an invitation to serve in the Peace Corps. He graduated in May 2007 with a degree in Biology and a concentration in pre-medicine..."
Hickory Daily Record | February 4th, 2008
From Hickory to Mongolia - Fred T. Foard graduate to serve in Peace Corps
"Travis Hellstrom always wanted to find an avenue to help people. He’ll get his opportunity on the other side of the world beginning this summer. Hellstrom, 22, was accepted into the Peace Corps organization last year. He recently received an invitation to serve two years in Mongolia. Hellstrom will work as a health extension volunteer...."
Observer News | January 18th, 2008
"As an Eagle Scout, Travis Hellstrom helped build a 45-seat amphitheater at his alma mater Fred T. Foard High School so teachers could give lessons outside. Now, he’s preparing to enter to Peace Corps for a two-year mission in Mongolia. "The neatest thing about it is it teaches you how much you are capable of,” he said. “If you can build an amphitheater, there is so much more you can do and learn.” He’ll have the opportunity to do just that during his mission..."
Dunn Daily Record | January 17th, 2008Campbell Graduate Accepts Invitation To Serve Peace Corps In Mongolia
"Campbell graduate Travis Hellstrom has accepted an invitation to serve in Peace Corps. Mr. Hellstrom graduated from Campbell in May 2007 with a degree in biology and a concentration in Pre-Medicine. He applied to serve in Peace Corps in early 2007..."
WHKY (AM 1290) | January 16th, 2008
Radio Interview (1 Hour) on First Talk with Hal Row
"Good morning, welcome back to 1290 WHKY Talk Radio for the Greater Hickory Metro. We're gonna find out this morning about the Peace Corps and one of the Volunteers who will be serving our country through the Peace Corps. We're gonna talk this morning with Travis Hellstrom. Good morning Mr. Hellstrom, thank you for joining us. Thanks for being here..." (Download audio mp3, iTunes)
YouTube Video | December 26th, 2007
Receiving My Invitation on YouTube
As I was waiting for my invitation to arrive in the mail, I started to record myself checking the mailbox. This went on for a few days, but then finally, it arrived! I handed the camera over to my sister to catch my reaction when I found out I was going to...