Stay in the Moment PublishedAugust 16, 2023 by Ava Sorrento, Stanford Women’s Gymnastics Before departing from the USA, as part of the preparation for travel and teaching, we coaches were asked what types… Read more
A Captivating, Yet Easygoing Vietnamese Adventure PublishedAugust 08, 2023 by Seamus Harding, Duke Men’s Swimming and Diving These past three and a half weeks have been the most fascinating and eye-opening experiences I have ever encountered in… Read more
Gift-Giving in Vietnam PublishedAugust 08, 2023 by Ellie Sutro, Stanford Women’s Rowing Every morning and afternoon, we, the Vietnamese, Stanford, and Duke coaches, would get off the bus at the school. And… Read more
Living Life with a Smile PublishedAugust 08, 2023 by Julia Boyet, Duke Softball At the end of the three-week summer camp we shared a tearful goodbye with the 8th and 9th-grade Vietnamese kids… Read more
Embracing the Unfamiliar PublishedAugust 08, 2023 by Jaden Abas, Stanford Wrestling I did not know what to expect stepping onto the plane crossing the Atlantic Ocean. However, I did know that… Read more
The Unforgettable Three Weeks in South Africa PublishedAugust 08, 2023 by Mary Claire Morrison, Duke Rowing The last three weeks have been some of the most unforgettable experiences of my life and definitely a staple part… Read more
Tears of Joy PublishedAugust 08, 2023 by Valencia Xu, Stanford Women’s Tennis As student-athletes immersed in the daily stressors of university life, we are accustomed to shedding tears of worry, grief, sadness,… Read more
Joyful Chaos PublishedAugust 08, 2023 by Abby Geiser, Duke Women’s Track & Field Five years from now, this summer will feel like a distant memory. When I look back at photos, I will… Read more
Pura Vida PublishedJuly 26, 2023 by Caelan Koch, Stanford Softball I think one thing that was really surprising to me that I learned from our community partners was how their… Read more
Two Different Jungles: Readjusting After ACE PublishedJuly 24, 2023 by Chloe Beittel, Duke Women’s Fencing I’m back in Washington, D.C. after the ACE in Costa Rica program. I wasn’t emotional leaving like I had been… Read more