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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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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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Stay in the Moment

 Published by Ava Sorrento, Stanford Women’s Gymnastics
Before departing from the USA, as part of the preparation for travel and teaching, we coaches were asked what types…
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Usisi, Mamela, and Sweet-treat-o’clock

 Published by Emilie Moore, Stanford Women’s Swimming & Diving
Usisi, mamela, and sweet-treat-o’clock. When I think back upon this trip, those are the highlight words I remember, the words…
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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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Gift-Giving in Vietnam

 Published by Ellie Sutro, Stanford Women’s Rowing
Every morning and afternoon, we, the Vietnamese, Stanford, and Duke coaches, would get off the bus at the school. And…
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