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A Little Goes a Long Way

Published by Peyton Hollis
Over the last three weeks, I entered a world far different than my own, unaware of how I’d respond to…
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Kindness Goes a Long Way

Published by Ella Johns
As I am reflecting back on my ACE experience, I am getting emotional thinking about my time working in these…
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Joyful Chaos

Published by Abby Geiser, Duke Women’s Track & Field
Five years from now, this summer will feel like a distant memory. When I look back at photos, I will…
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3 Weeks of Growth

Published by Carly King, Duke Women’s Track and Field
Through ACE in Place South Africa, I learned so many valuable lessons. I believe that each person I was lucky…
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Finding a Purpose

Published by Sydnei Murphy, Duke Women's Track & Field
One moment. A snapshot. A humbling experience. An occasion that stuck with me. One instance that gave me a purpose.…
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The Language Hurdle

Published by Sydnei Murphy, Duke Women's Track and Field
It was not until about our third day on project that the language barrier became a problem. If it had…
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