Posts in Duke University and Cultural immersion & adaptation

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

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

This is a question that I started to wrestle with about a week into my ACE experience. The location we…

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

When I set out to Shangri-La with ACE, I expected to learn more about the local culture. I knew I…

This trip was an unforgettable experience. More than the tangibles, I learned so many important lessons about life. These kids…

When I found out I was going to South Africa, I was so excited for the opportunity to interact with…

As soon as I applied for ACE in South Africa, the only expectation I had was that I was going…

4:30: Wake up, brush teeth, and throw on some clothes. 4:45: Run about a mile to the gym and get about…

Besides the historical architecture and amazing food, the thing that has interested me most about our stay in India is…