Program Blogs - Duke ACE

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Why Everyone Should Learn a Second Language

PublishedAugust 30, 2019 by Carly Perri, Duke Women's Swimming and Diving

For the longest time, I thought I wanted to study the Spanish language in college. I loved every Spanish class…

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Home Cooking

PublishedAugust 30, 2019 by Esteban Suarez, Duke Men's Track and Field

Food is a large outward expression of love in Hispanic cultures. Raised on this notion, I sought out all the…

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Shovel (not quite) Ready!

PublishedAugust 27, 2019 by Amanda Beach, Duke Women's Cross Country & Track and Field

Before we departed for ACE, there were several meetings, presentations, and webinars to get us acquainted with Peru and with…

Collaboration and Inspiration

PublishedAugust 25, 2019 by Brittany Kampfer, Duke Women's Swimming and Diving

The one ACE value that stood out to me during my experience was teamwork, though other values were intricately woven…