By participating in ACE this summer, I will get to build friendships with other Duke student-athletes and immerse myself in new experiences with the community partners in the Cape Town region. Through ACE, I am privileged to be able to gain global/study abroad experience that I know will shape my perspective entering the healthcare/medical field. I’m so excited for this opportunity this summer, and I’m looking forward to contributing to the program and after.
Monica Balakrishnan’s past experiences with volunteering and community engagement include volunteering at Durham senior living centers helping the elderly with dementia and neurodegenerative disorders, serving as a Duke ACTION leader, and serving as a cohort leader for the Penny Pilgrim George Women’s Leadership Initiative.