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ACE in China Group Dancing Cupid Shuffle with Kids

Longing for Camp

Published by Shannon Richardson, Stanford Women's Beach Volleyball
Lying in my bed on Thursday night, July 20th, I longed for my first day of camp – I restlessly…
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ACE Student-Athlete Playing Games with Child

Saving Face

Published by Max St. George, Duke Men’s Swimming and Diving
When first arriving to Zhongdian I was hesitant to communicate with the townspeople in any way because I did not…
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Open Field

The People We Meet

Published by Anna Quinn, Duke Women's Swimming & Diving
Throughout our time in Shangri-La, we had the opportunity to interact with many unique people of different backgrounds and experiences.…
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ACE Student-Athletes Hiking

A Bittersweet Homecoming

Published by Izzy Ruby-Hill, Duke Women's Rowing
It is bittersweet coming home from China, and hard to say goodbye to everyone. I never thought that I would…
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Headshot

Wow.

Published by Ryan Smith, Stanford Men's Volleyball
Much has happened over the past three weeks. Even now as I am writing this on a plane back to…
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ACE Student-Athletes Teaching in Circle

Embracing a New Intentionality

Published by Jenna Frowein, Stanford Women's Gymnastics
These past three weeks have shown me the importance and incredible benefit of intentionality – intentionality in purpose, actions, and…
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ACE Student-Athletes at a Park

Where Are You Going?

Published by Colt Sessions, Duke Track & Field
I am waiting for my plane ride home, and I can’t help but watch the people passing by. I see…
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ACE in China Group with CERS Students

“Getting Lost” is Just the Beginning

Published by Arden Pettit, Stanford Women's Softball
"There are some things you can’t discover without getting lost first. Don’t be afraid of getting lost.” -How Man Wong…
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ACE Student-Athletes at a Chinese Birthday Party

Happy Birthday CeCe!

Published by Jack Keelan, Stanford Men's Cross Country / Track & Field
A couple nights ago started like the rest of the nights in Shangri-la. We had finished dinner, walked around exploring…
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ACE Student-Athletes Working Outside in the Mud

Get Lost

Published by Tanner Johnson, Duke Men's Track & Field
Wong How Man is an explorer. Ever since his early years in Hong Kong, he’s been tapping into what he…
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