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What Defines Culture?

Published 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…
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Takeaways from Shangri-La

Published 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…
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What I Learned About Culture

Published 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…
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The Best Advice

Published by Madison Dunk, Duke Women's Lacrosse
Going into the ACE program, we received thorough training and countless pieces of advice, both applying to the general ACE…
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A Continued Tradition

Published by Brandon Leynaud, Duke Men's Wrestling
[caption id="attachment_250" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Flashback to ACE in India 2016[/caption] Before I even filled out an application or attended an…
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Mad Chill Vibes

Published by Max St. George, Duke Men’s Swimming and Diving
Life in the U.S. is very fast-paced. It seems that people try to fill each moment of their days with…
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Closing Time

Published by Abby Artmann, Duke Women's Rowing
I am now sitting down at my kitchen table after the long trek back from Shangri-La. My time spent with…
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Saving Face

Published by Max St. George, Duke Men’s Swimming and Diving
When first arriving to Zhongdian I was hesitant to communicate with the townspeople in any way because I did not…
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Building Communication Confidence

Published by Izzy Ruby-Hill, Duke Women's Rowing
China has been amazing. I am constantly surprised by how many new things I am learning and how fun it…
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