Will the Good of Others
Published by Yannis Schattman
Taking time to reflect on a truly eye-opening trip, it is difficult to pinpoint specific instances that stood out to…
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Empathy and Understanding: Life Lessons from Langa, Cape Town
Published by Josie Zillig
Before heading to Cape Town, the other student-athletes and I had a clear understanding of our roles on the trip…
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Lessons from Langa
Published by Sean Morello
Too often we forget the incredible fortune of our place in the world. It is easy to get caught in…
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Unexpected Connections: Lessons from South Africa
Published by Jeremy Kain
When I landed in South Africa, I did not know what to expect. I was with a group of eleven…
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Cultural Connections and Compassionate Contributions
Published by Macy Szukics
Participating in ACE in South Africa has taught me numerous things about myself, my peers, communities abroad, other cultures, diverse…
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“We Can’t Go Over It, We Can’t Go Under It, So We Gotta Go Through It!”- Persist, Listen, and Most Importantly, Be Happy
Published by Monica Balakrishnan
Fun fact: the quote in this blog’s title is a line from a book readapted to a song performed by…
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I’m So Excited to Tell You About This
Published by Erin Temple
It’s 2:57 AM, and I’m on the plane home from Cape Town, South Africa, after spending three weeks working with…
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The Importance of Presence
Published by Tatum Wall
Civic engagement has always been part of my life, and my experiences in ACE South Africa showed me new ways…
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Gandoca Passion
Published by Alden Keller, Duke Men's Cross Country and Track & Field
For two weeks, eleven student-athletes and I had the amazing opportunity to live and work in a small community on…
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