Embracing the Unfamiliar PublishedAugust 08, 2023 by Jaden Abas, Stanford Wrestling I did not know what to expect stepping onto the plane crossing the Atlantic Ocean. However, I did know that… Read more
Sala Kakuhle, Zola PublishedJuly 23, 2019 by Michaela Gordon, Stanford Women's Tennis Going into the ACE program, I was prepared to soak in the South African culture, meet members of the Zola… Read more
Learning in Zola PublishedJuly 22, 2019 by Sunny Villapando, Stanford Beach Volleyball After being home for no more than 24 hours, I find myself lamenting over the end of this trip already.… Read more
A Welcoming Community PublishedJuly 20, 2019 by Mike Ungvarsky, Duke Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field Before the plane took off for South Africa, the one aspect I was most nervous about was the reaction we… Read more
Deeper than the Surface of Volunteering PublishedJuly 20, 2019 by Sarah Nelson, Duke Women’s Volleyball This trip was an unforgettable experience. More than the tangibles, I learned so many important lessons about life. These kids… Read more
A Small Piece of a Larger Puzzle PublishedJuly 20, 2019 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… Read more
Zola: A Loving Community PublishedJuly 20, 2019 by Hannah Howell, Stanford Softball Before embarking on the long journey to South Africa, I had heard only positive things about the ACE program. Everyone… Read more
A Day in the Life in ACE in South Africa PublishedJune 26, 2019 by Jazz Moreno (Duke Women's Softball) and Caitlin Keefe (Stanford Women's Volleyball) Hi, or as we have learned in our first week, “Moloweni!” This is Jazz (a rising senior on the Duke Softball team) and Caitlin… Read more
Enkosi Nomzamo PublishedJuly 25, 2018 by Callie Humphrey, Duke Women's Lacrosse Goodbyes have never been hard for me before. I often have found myself looking to the future with excitement, eager… Read more
A Video Reflection from Gordon’s Bay, South Africa PublishedJuly 12, 2018 by Taylor Lallas, Stanford Women's Tennis and Callie Humphrey, Duke Women's Lacrosse Although we seem to live very similar lives as student-athletes at highly competitive universities both athletically and academically, we both… Read more