Visitors, Not Tourists
Published by Keira Lu
Before arriving in Cape Town, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I had heard from past ACE participants that this…
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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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We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know
Published by Emily Kantner
One evening in Costa Rica, I wrote in my reflection journal: “I won’t ever know what I don’t know.” This…
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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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The Importance of Presence
Published by Tatum Wall
Civic engagement has always been part of my life, and my experiences in ACE South Africa showed me new ways…
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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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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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Reflections and Future Directions
Published by Taylor Ruck, Stanford Women’s Swimming & Diving
Dear reader, Lately I've been learning the importance of journaling, especially being part of the ACE program the past couple…
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Meet the ACE in Place Thailand 2022 Team
Published by ACE in Place Thailand Team
The 2022 ACE in Place Thailand team is working with Shark Guardian to encourage South African Airways to ban the…
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