Posts in Duke University and Advice & lessons learned

Going into the ACE program, we received thorough training and countless pieces of advice, both applying to the general ACE…

“The sooner you become friends with the Vietnamese coaches, the more fun the trip will be.” That was my teammate…

Wrapping up my experiences from Vietnam into one final blog post has been more difficult than I could’ve ever imagined. …

I thought I knew a lot about relationships before traveling to Vietnam. All sorts of relationships, too: friendships, dating relationships,…

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…

Sitting on the plane ride home, I stared out over the wing into the vast blue Pacific, replaying our many…

One piece of advice that I was given before I left on my trip for ACE in South Africa was…

One moment. A snapshot. A humbling experience. An occasion that stuck with me. One instance that gave me a purpose.…

Community often disguises itself until we are no longer surrounded by it. Personally, I didn't realize how much I depended…