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Stay in the Moment

Published by Ava Sorrento, Stanford Women’s Gymnastics
Before departing from the USA, as part of the preparation for travel and teaching, we coaches were asked what types…
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Usisi, Mamela, and Sweet-treat-o’clock

Published by Emilie Moore, Stanford Women’s Swimming & Diving
Usisi, mamela, and sweet-treat-o’clock. When I think back upon this trip, those are the highlight words I remember, the words…
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Beyond Just Three Weeks in Vietnam

Published by Nicola Hogg, Stanford Women’s Track & Field
Stepping into the ACE program, I must admit I was uncertain about what awaited me. While I had been well-informed…
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Being Present in the Little Moments

Published by Michelle Lahrkamp, Stanford Sailing
The three weeks I spent at the Thung Hung School in Long My, Vietnam, were challenging, rewarding, and memorable. At…
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Tears of Joy

Published by Valencia Xu, Stanford Women’s Tennis
As student-athletes immersed in the daily stressors of university life, we are accustomed to shedding tears of worry, grief, sadness,…
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A Genuine Smile

Published by Abby Alemayeho, Stanford Squash
When was the last time I smiled? This was the question I asked myself to start this piece. I am…
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Friendships Across the Sea

Published by Brenna Neault, Stanford Women’s Gymnastics
My three weeks of the ACE in Place virtual program with Coach for College in Vietnam has gone by too…
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Open Hearts and Open Minds

Published by Laurel Foster, Stanford Sailing
After much of my college experience was defined by the pandemic and coming in and out of lockdowns, I took…
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