What I Learned
Published by Kate Kutzer, Duke Women's Track and Field
Sitting on the plane ride home, I stared out over the wing into the vast blue Pacific, replaying our many…
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Comfortable with the Uncomfortable
Published by India Lowe, Duke Women's Track and Field
The few weeks in India have been a great learning experience. One of the biggest lessons I will take away…
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Looking Back
Published by Maddie Hess, Duke Women's Swimming and Diving
It’s been half a week since I’ve returned from India. I already miss the SIT staff, DAV and SPYM children,…
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Lessons Learned: Giving Children a Fighting Chance
Published by Nathaniel Hernandez, Duke Men's Swimming & Diving
As I finish my time in India, I feel so lucky to have been a part of this amazing program.…
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Sharing the Experience of Henna
Published by Kylie Jordan, Duke Women's Swimming & Diving
On the last day at the D.A.V. school where we were volunteering, the students and teachers wanted to thank us…
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Highlights from Week One in India
Published by Kylie Jordan, Duke Women's Swimming and Diving
This first week and a half has been full of excitement and foreign experiences. All of the new sights, sounds,…
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Good Morning Ma’am
Published by Maddie Hess, Duke Women's Swimming and Diving
“Good Morning Ma’am” is a phrase I hear frequently. Whether it’s in the vibrant halls of D.A.V., the local public…
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When Two Worlds Collide
Published by Kate Kutzer, Duke Women's Track and Field
Besides the historical architecture and amazing food, the thing that has interested me most about our stay in India is…
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Progressive or Traditional: Can Both Exist Simultaneously?
Published by India Lowe, Duke Women's Track and Field
One of the conversations we had this week in reflection was focused on aspects of the D.A.V. school that are…
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A Little Goes a Long Way
Published by Nathaniel Hernandez, Duke Men's Swimming and Diving
Our first week in India has been nothing short of incredible. From bargaining at the local markets to traveling to…
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