Posts from ACE in South Africa in Duke University and Education & Teaching

It’s hard to put all of my thoughts and experiences from my 3-week experience in Cape Town into words. No…

“Be like Nelson: Nice, Exercise, Listen and Learn, Small things, Optimism, Never give up,” Andrew Russell, the guest speaker for…

Every night as we gathered around the table, we shared these statements: Rose–the highlight of our day, what brought us…

Five years from now, this summer will feel like a distant memory. When I look back at photos, I will…

Before the plane took off for South Africa, the one aspect I was most nervous about was the reaction we…

This trip was an unforgettable experience. More than the tangibles, I learned so many important lessons about life. These kids…

As soon as I applied for ACE in South Africa, the only expectation I had was that I was going…

On our first day of work at ACJ primary school in the South African township of Nomzamo, the team of…

Now back on U.S. soil, I’ve used the last few days to decompress and to reflect heavily on our trip…

On our first morning, we drove through the streets of the Nomzamo Township to the ACJ Phakade Primary School where…