Perspective Gained and Changed
Published by Sean Tate, Duke Men's Swimming and Diving
Now back on U.S. soil, I’ve used the last few days to decompress and to reflect heavily on our trip…
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Thank You, Nomzamo
Published by Araad Fisher, Duke Men's Wrestling
In recalling my 3 week ACE experience in the surrounding area of Cape Town, South Africa, it’s difficult to give…
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Coming Home
Published by Chelsea Red-Horse Mohl, Stanford Women's Beach Volleyball
These past three weeks in South Africa have been both filled with ups and downs and experiences that will forever…
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Lessons for a Lifetime
Published by Christine Streisel, Duke Women's Track and Field
As I sit on the plane leaving Cape Town and Gordon’s Bay, I’m fighting back tears. Tears of sadness that…
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Culture and Perspective
Published by Maya Jackson, Stanford Women’s Softball, and Christine Streisel, Duke Women's Track & Field
The past week’s reflections and activities focused on cultural diversity and the history of the townships and South Africa. On…
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A Duke Wrestler and Stanford Field Hockey Player Walk into the Gym
Published by Araad Fisher, Duke Men's Wrestling, and Julia DiTosto, Stanford Women's Field Hockey
As our second blog post for the trip, we are collaborating on a short interview to provide our readers with…
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First Week in Gordon’s Bay
Published by Chelsea Red-Horse Mohl, Stanford Women's Beach Volleyball
With our first week in Gordon's Bay already gone, I am filled with so many experiences and memories. The opportunity…
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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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