Kindness Goes a Long Way
Published by Ella Johns
As I am reflecting back on my ACE experience, I am getting emotional thinking about my time working in these…
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I Am Because We Are
Published by Emily Royce
As we were departing from our last day at Vusa, a staff member who we spent a lot of time…
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Privilege, Perspective, and Purpose
Published by Ali Pfaff
The ACE trip to South Africa has helped me to better understand my privilege and the importance of giving back.…
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Will the Good of Others
Published by Yannis Schattman
Taking time to reflect on a truly eye-opening trip, it is difficult to pinpoint specific instances that stood out to…
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Empathy and Understanding: Life Lessons from Langa, Cape Town
Published by Josie Zillig
Before heading to Cape Town, the other student-athletes and I had a clear understanding of our roles on the trip…
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Enkosi Kakhulu Langa
Published by Madeline Meredith
It’s hard to put all of my thoughts and experiences from my 3-week experience in Cape Town into words. No…
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Lessons from Langa
Published by Sean Morello
Too often we forget the incredible fortune of our place in the world. It is easy to get caught in…
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Unexpected Connections: Lessons from South Africa
Published by Jeremy Kain
When I landed in South Africa, I did not know what to expect. I was with a group of eleven…
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The People You Meet Along the Way
Published by Brynn Crouse
As I reflect on our journey to and from South Africa, I came to realize that the most impactful and…
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Smaller Acts
Published by Vaya Chhabra
“Be like Nelson: Nice, Exercise, Listen and Learn, Small things, Optimism, Never give up,” Andrew Russell, the guest speaker for…
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