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Posts from ACE in South Africa in Stanford University

children in circle playing game in South Africa

When the Teacher Becomes the Student

 Published by Aleeza Yu, Stanford Women's Gymnastics
Throughout these past three weeks, I have learned so much from everyone around me. My fellow participants, leaders, children, and…
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The Part that is Nomzamo

 Published by Max Evans, Stanford Men's Rowing
Nomzamo is a township 45 minutes outside of Cape Town, in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Nomzamo originally…
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Come Together

 Published by Taylor Lallas, Stanford Women's Tennis
In the words of South African theologian and human rights advocate Desmond Tutu, “my humanity is bound up in yours,…
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ACE athletes all sitting together outside

My New Network

 Published by Aleeza Yu, Stanford Women's Gymnastics
My first week in South Africa has been the most immersive learning experience of my life. I have been so…
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The Simple Things

 Published by Amelia Smith, Stanford Beach Volleyball
We always underestimate the importance of the little events and the simple things that bring us joy.  Always looking for…
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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 Student-Athlete Standing Atop Overlook

Coming Home

 Published by Chelsea Red-Horse Mohl, Stanford Women's Beach Volleyball
These past three weeks in South Africa have been both filled with ups and downs and experiences that will forever…
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ACE Student-Athletes Transporting Trash

Trash: The Musical

 Published by Julia DiTosto, Stanford Women's Field Hockey
Monday through Thursday of our last week in South Africa, we made a pit stop on the way to the…
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