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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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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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Worthwhile While Home

Published by Deja Davis, Duke Softball
Participating in ACE this summer has been surprisingly rewarding. And don’t get me wrong, I knew I would end this…
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A Snapshot into South Africa

Published by Natalie Maurer, Duke Women’s Soccer
As my virtual ACE South Africa program has come to a close, I look back on my experience and interactions…
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Deeper than the Surface of Volunteering

Published by Sarah Nelson, Duke Women’s Volleyball
This trip was an unforgettable experience. More than the tangibles, I learned so many important lessons about life. These kids…
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A Small Impact

Published by Jazz Moreno, Duke Softball
As soon as I applied for ACE in South Africa, the only expectation I had was that I was going…
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The Rainbow Nation

Published by Araad Fisher, Duke Men's Wrestling
When I first arrived in South Africa, my perception of this nation was built from a combination of school classes…
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Panorama of a Rugby Pitch in South Africa

Rugby in the Cape

Published by Sean Tate, Duke Men's Swimming and Diving
In my lengthy career as a swimmer, I have played both roles of the athlete and the coach. As I…
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Learning the Language

Published by Alexander Merriman
Hello Everyone, Welcome to my blog, where I will be sharing my experiences volunteering with ACE with anyone who'd like…
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