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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Enkosi Kakhulu Langa
Published by Madeline Meredith
It’s hard to put all of my thoughts and experiences from my 3-week experience in Cape Town into words. No…
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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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The People You Meet Along the Way
Published by Brynn Crouse
As I reflect on our journey to and from South Africa, I came to realize that the most impactful and…
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Smaller Acts
Published by Vaya Chhabra
“Be like Nelson: Nice, Exercise, Listen and Learn, Small things, Optimism, Never give up,” Andrew Russell, the guest speaker for…
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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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