Always Pura Vida
Published by Maggie Kondrath
As I reflect on my time in Costa Rica, I’m flooded with vivid memories—snakes, enormous bugs, team games, a grueling…
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The Other Side of Sport
Published by Riley Newport
Throughout the 2025 ACE in Costa Rica experience, we spent a few afternoons playing soccer within the community of Gandoca.…
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Beyond Words: Lessons from the Field
Published by Caroline Dysart
Coming into Costa Rica, I had a general idea of what to expect – volunteering, playing sports, and connecting with…
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Small Acts, Big Impact
Published by Lauren Ingram
If someone were to tell me two years ago that I would be volunteering for two weeks in another country…
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Trial by Miles: A Lesson in Resilience from Gandoca, Costa Rica
Published by Jack Kovach, Duke Men’s Cross Country + Track & Field
Running is an inherently individualistic pursuit. An activity that can be completed entirely alone and a sport in which performance…
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Pura Vida Mae: The Sustainable Lifestyle of Gandoca and Unforgettable Memories Made
Published by Cameron Kerr, Duke Men’s Soccer
As I boarded my first flight to Costa Rica, reality finally hit me: I was en route to one of…
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