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Posts in Education & Teaching from 2017

ACE Student-Athlete painting dormitory at Earth Saviors Foundation

A Silent Bond

 Published by Celia Macrae, Duke Women’s Rowing, and Carly Weber-Levine, Stanford Women’s Fencing
Twice a week after leaving the Vidya school, the ACE in India group travels to the Earth Saviours Foundation (ESF)…
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Student-Athletes Making Crafts with VIDYA Students

8016 Miles from Home

 Published by Judd Howard, Duke Men's Swimming & Diving, and Kristina Inouye, Stanford Women’s Softball
In a place like New Delhi, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the differences between home and away. Personally, I…
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Student-Athletes play Volleyball with VIDYA Students

Acclimation

 Published by Verity Abel, Duke Women's Swimming and Diving, and Rodney Herenton, Stanford Men's Basketball
1. How does Vidya School compare to your expectations prior to the trip?  Verity: Vidya School is an amazing place…
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ACE Student-Athletes Sitting with VIDYA Children

The Rewards of Struggle

 Published by MacKenzie Kerr, Duke Women's Track and Field
Struggling is something to which no human is immune. For seven days now I have experienced India — the culture,…
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Listening Well as a Practice of Love

 Published by Jaida Lemmons, Duke Women's Track and Field
One thing, among many, that the people of Delhi do well is engage and welcome those who are not locals…
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Colorful Mural in VIDYA School

Futures and Fortunes

 Published by Taylor Kirkpatrick, Stanford Women's Sailing
“Good morning ma’am! Welcome to class IIIA,” shouted an exuberant class of third graders. On our third day of class…
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Mountain Overlook in South Africa

Perspective Gained and Changed

 Published by Sean Tate, Duke Men's Swimming and Diving
Now back on U.S. soil, I’ve used the last few days to decompress and to reflect heavily on our trip…
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Max and Shannon Cook A Meal Together

Shax St.Richardson

 Published by Max St. George, Duke Men’s Swimming and Diving, and Shannon Richardson, Stanford Women's Beach Volleyball
While walking through the local village on our second day in Zhongdian and talking about some of our interests, we…
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Logan Playing Rugby with Children Outside

Photos of Adventure and Unity

 Published by Logan Karam, Stanford Women's Soccer
Molo (Hello)!! Its been almost a week since I have been back in the United States and I have been…
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ACE In India Group Tries On Indian Clothing

Good Morning, Ma’am

 Published by Celia Macrae, Duke Women's Rowing
Five days ago, I visited at the Vidya School for the first time to see the place I would be…
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