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student walking with two children in south africa

A Little Goes a Long Way

Published by Peyton Hollis
Over the last three weeks, I entered a world far different than my own, unaware of how I’d respond to…
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Students taking a tour of Langa South Africa

Visitors, Not Tourists

Published by Johrdyn Tarpeh
Yep, Cape Town is as stunning as everyone says it is. However, it would be such a shame if that…
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girl hugging child in South Africa

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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girl and child playing with ball in South Africa

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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ACE team sitting on the ground smiling after a hike

Living in the Moment

Published by Lindsay Hausman
In my day-to-day life, I often find myself stressing about the future or overthinking what happened in the past. There…
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student reading to children

Rose, Bud, Thorn

Published by Thaïs Rolly
Every night as we gathered around the table, we shared these statements: Rose–the highlight of our day, what brought us…
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group photo in Costa Rica

Connected

Published by Ally Neiders, Duke Women's Track & Field
I have done service work before but nothing like what I experienced on the ACE in Costa Rica program. This…
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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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group of teachers and students matching in red t shirts and smiling

Beyond Just Three Weeks in Vietnam

Published by Nicola Hogg, Stanford Women’s Track & Field
Stepping into the ACE program, I must admit I was uncertain about what awaited me. While I had been well-informed…
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