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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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Group celebrating in Panama

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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group photo in Panama

Panama: A Week of Perspective

 Published by Connor Barket, Duke Wrestling
My name is Connor Barket, and I am a junior on the Duke Men’s Wrestling Team. Thanks to many, including…
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One Turtle at a Time

 Published by Megan McGinnis, Duke Women's Track & Field
I wrapped two hands around the end of an especially cumbersome log. On three, our assembled trio hoisted the offending…
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Inspiring a Love of Learning

 Published by Lillie Walker, Duke Softball
As I take time to reflect on my experience with ACE, I can’t help but feel extremely grateful and blessed…
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Try New Things

 Published by Conor Bohrer, Duke Men’s Track and Field & Cross Country
Try new things. That’s been my theme this summer, and ACE has been the driving force behind it. Coming into…
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