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Gift-Giving in Vietnam

Published by Ellie Sutro, Stanford Women’s Rowing
Every morning and afternoon, we, the Vietnamese, Stanford, and Duke coaches, would get off the bus at the school. And…
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Sharing Is More Than Caring

Published by Isabelle Pilson, Stanford Field Hockey
In Vietnam, sharing is more than simply caring.  There, it is a way of existence — a natural inclination in…
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Reflections Through Routine

Published by Jake Koffman, Stanford Men's Track & Field
On most weekday mornings—barring downpour or exhaustion—Mitch, Jillian and I wake up at 4:45am and are out the door at…
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It’s the Little Things that Matter

Published by Justin Kang, Stanford Men's Fencing
When visiting a new country and taking part in incredible opportunities, it is easy to notice only the obvious details.…
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Vietnamese Vacationland

Published by Jake Koffman, Stanford Men's Track and Field
This first week and a half in Vietnam has been incredible. From the moment we set down in Vietnam I…
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Communication Breakdown

Published by Tara Shannon, Stanford Women’s Squash
Before leaving to Vietnam, we had an orientation meeting that reminded us time and time again to manage our expectations…
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I Will Miss

Published by Carolyn Lee, Stanford Women's Softball
Throughout my trip, I have grown to love many things that I sadly do not have in America: I will…
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Refuse to Lose

Published by Madison O'Leary, Stanford Women's Lacrosse
I must start out with the disclaimer that those who know me would more than likely pin my personality as…
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Uncommon ( … in the U.S.)

Published by Carolyn Lee, Stanford Women's Softball
It's not that often that you get an opportunity to fully submerge yourself in another culture. And yet I am…
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