What Defines Culture? PublishedAugust 30, 2019 by Alex Miley, Duke Men's Cross Country & Track and Field This is a question that I started to wrestle with about a week into my ACE experience. The location we… Read more
Takeaways from Shangri-La PublishedAugust 25, 2019 by Nate Hartley, Duke Men's Swimming and Diving This coming year, I have been selected to be one of the captains for my swim team. I knew going into this ACE… Read more
What I Learned About Culture PublishedAugust 25, 2019 by Josh Romine, Duke Men's Cross Country and Track & Field When I set out to Shangri-La with ACE, I expected to learn more about the local culture. I knew I… Read more
A Letter to, Well, Everyone PublishedAugust 16, 2018 by Lelia Boley, Duke Women's Rowing Dear family, friends, teammates, classmates, Blue Devils, Cardinal (trees?), coaches, supporters, future participants, and, well, everyone else: If you're reading… Read more
The Power of Reflection and Creating Intentional Vulnerability PublishedAugust 16, 2018 by Haley Schleicher, Duke Field Hockey This summer I participated in the Duke-in-Greece program as well as ACE in China. These are two very different programs… Read more
Thankful PublishedAugust 15, 2018 by Meible Chi, Duke Women's Tennis After a 42-hour journey that included five flights and a layover in Canada, I sit at home reflecting on my… Read more
Interactive History PublishedAugust 14, 2018 by Riley Hickman, Duke Men’s Swimming and Diving History as a subject was never something I enjoyed. However, I have always been fascinated with stories of the past,… Read more
Shifting Perspectives PublishedJuly 31, 2018 by Haley Schleicher, Duke Field Hockey I departed from Norfolk International Airport on July 12th for my 42-hour journey to Yunnan Province, China. My mind was… Read more
Sport as Culture PublishedJuly 31, 2018 by Lelia Boley, Duke Women's Rowing The China Exploration and Research Society is an organization founded by Wong How Man, with the mission to "enrich the… Read more
Invaluable Wisdom from Cherished Mentors PublishedJuly 31, 2018 by Riley Hickman, Duke Men’s Swimming and Diving Stepping into the Chinese Exploration & Research Society Center (CERS) has been an eye-opening experience beyond anything I had initially… Read more