A Panamanian Dance
Published by River Hanson, Duke Football
The ACE in Panama trip has immensely impacted me, creating an experience of a lifetime. My thought process and how…
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¡Vóleibol!
Published by Zizi Newhard, Duke Women's Fencing
I waved and smiled as I entered the school, trying to hide how I really felt: unprepared and unqualified. Many…
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Reciprocity through the Panama Experience
Published by Evan Brown, Duke Men's Swimming & Diving
Service work is not a selfish act, nor is it completely selfless. I believe that there is no such thing…
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Finding the Freedom
Published by Kerry Keefe, Duke Volleyball
Freedom is the first word that comes to mind when I think of my ACE in Panama experience. The freedom…
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The Value of Simplicity
Published by Andrew Li, Duke Men's Swimming & Diving
The cool part of working with kids is that while you go in with the intent of teaching, you come…
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The Beauty of Experience
Published by Delaney Thomas, Duke Women's Basketball
If I had to describe my ACE in Panama 2024 experience in one word, it would be gratitude. There was…
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Beyond Expectations: A Journey of Service and Friendships Abroad
Published by Raymond Adams, Duke Wrestling
As I start to write this letter, I can't help but feel excited and curious about where life has taken…
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The Power of Community
Published by McKenna Smith, Duke Women’s Swimming & Diving
As we drove down the long winding roads, up the mountains to reach the school, excitement ran through my body;…
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Sport: A Language of its Own
Published by Paige Bitting, Duke Field Hockey
A letter to future me, On my flight home from the week in Panama with the ACE program I found…
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Thrown into the Deep End
Published by Ethan Grimminger, Duke Wrestling
As I reflect on my experience with ACE, I feel nothing but gratitude and pride. This experience has been a…
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