As an international student-athlete, I think gaining exposure to new places to learn about different cultures and develop all types of skills is crucial. ACE in South Africa is an exciting opportunity for personal development through immersion in a new setting while meeting new like-minded athletes.
Charlie’s past experiences with community engagement include charity concerts while singing on the piano for different charities in the Netherlands, organizing ski trips meant for students who usually do not ski or cannot ski for financial reasons, and recently TEAM Impact fellow, an organization that matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams, creating a long-term, life-changing experience for everyone involved.