To me, ACE in South Africa is the perfect opportunity to give back to the world and put to use the skills I’ve gained in my sport. I am extremely honored and grateful to have the opportunity to represent our university in doing such meaningful work in Cape Town, and I am sure that the experience will have a positive impact on myself as well as the people I will work with in South Africa.
Erin’s past experience with volunteering and community engagement includes coaching learn-to-row courses over the summer to local children in the community, including first-generation immigrants with limited English. Erin has also worked with disadvantaged youths at a summer program in the North-East of England.