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An Experience Avo(cado) Never Forget

Published by KyAnh Truong, Duke Women’s Swimming & Diving
As an introvert, I often found myself struggling to build many new meaningful connections for myself during an overwhelming freshman…
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Meet the ACE in Place Vietnam 2022 Team

Published by 2022 ACE in Place Vietnam Team
The ACE in Place Vietnam group has rapidly immersed ourselves into our responsibilities through working alongside Coach for College and…
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Mindfulness and Conquering the Unknown

Published by Carolina Sculti, Stanford Women's Swimming and Diving
This summer I was given the opportunity to travel to Shangri-La, China with the ACE program and participate in three…
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Language Immersion

Published by Mia Paulsen (Stanford Women's Swimming & Diving) and Esteban Suarez (Duke Men's Track & Field)
Peru’s two dominant languages are Spanish and Quechua.  As part of our ACE program we visited a local community called…
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Looking Back

Published by Maddie Hess, Duke Women's Swimming and Diving
It’s been half a week since I’ve returned from India. I already miss the SIT staff, DAV and SPYM children,…
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Good Morning Ma’am

Published by Maddie Hess, Duke Women's Swimming and Diving
“Good Morning Ma’am” is a phrase I hear frequently. Whether it’s in the vibrant halls of D.A.V., the local public…
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Lasting Impact

Published by Mickayla Hinkle, Duke Women's Swimming and Diving
Before my journey to South Africa began I had one constant question on my mind, “What kind of impact will…
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