Speaking Soccer
Published by Mikaela Voinov, Duke Rowing
Growing up, sports were always the thing that brought me the most joy. Both my parents had been very competitive…
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Roots of Joy
Published by Nora Conaty, Duke Rowing
I find it difficult to reflect on two weeks' worth of experiences in a couple of paragraphs, but I will…
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The Universal Language: GOAL!
Published by Kennedy Barron, Duke Softball
To the uninitiated, it appears to be a deceptively straightforward undertaking. Guiding a ball around a grassy pitch and kicking…
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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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