A Small Piece of a Larger Puzzle
Published by Jameson Kavel, Duke Softball
When I found out I was going to South Africa, I was so excited for the opportunity to interact with…
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A Small Impact
Published by Jazz Moreno, Duke Softball
As soon as I applied for ACE in South Africa, the only expectation I had was that I was going…
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This “Moment”
Published by Max Feldman, Duke Men's Soccer
One piece of advice that I was given before I left on my trip for ACE in South Africa was…
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Finding a Purpose
Published by Sydnei Murphy, Duke Women's Track & Field
One moment. A snapshot. A humbling experience. An occasion that stuck with me. One instance that gave me a purpose.…
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Bigger and Stronger
Published by Roman Romero, Duke Wrestling
After my first week of working with the kids my perspective has been exponentially broadened. I would not even consider…
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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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Compassion, Cooperation, and Competitiveness
Published by Mickayla Hinkle, Duke Women's Swimming and Diving
On our first morning, we drove through the streets of the Nomzamo Township to the ACJ Phakade Primary School where…
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Three Short Weeks, A Lifetime of Lessons
Published by Lizzie Devitt, Duke Women's Swimming & Diving
Most people would not consider three weeks to be a long period of time. Before I left for my trip…
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Finally Feeling at Home
Published by Oliver Spring, Duke Men's Soccer
It has been almost three weeks exactly since our plane landed in this foreign continent, country, and city. Some of…
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Learning the Language
Published by Alexander Merriman
Hello Everyone, Welcome to my blog, where I will be sharing my experiences volunteering with ACE with anyone who'd like…
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