Posts from ACE in South Africa and Education & Teaching

Usisi, mamela, and sweet-treat-o’clock. When I think back upon this trip, those are the highlight words I remember, the words…

As student-athletes immersed in the daily stressors of university life, we are accustomed to shedding tears of worry, grief, sadness,…

When was the last time I smiled? This was the question I asked myself to start this piece. I am…

Five years from now, this summer will feel like a distant memory. When I look back at photos, I will…

While our three weeks in South Africa have come to a close, the lessons I have learned and the memories…

Going into the ACE program, I was prepared to soak in the South African culture, meet members of the Zola…

After being home for no more than 24 hours, I find myself lamenting over the end of this trip already.…

Before the plane took off for South Africa, the one aspect I was most nervous about was the reaction we…

This trip was an unforgettable experience. More than the tangibles, I learned so many important lessons about life. These kids…

As soon as I applied for ACE in South Africa, the only expectation I had was that I was going…