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ACE Student-Athlete Tries a Fish Eye

Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone

Published by Lynné Belton, Duke Women’s Basketball
Coming to China, everyone that knew I was coming on this trip continuously kept asking if I was excited. I…
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ACE Student-Athlete Playing Games with Child

Saving Face

Published by Max St. George, Duke Men’s Swimming and Diving
When first arriving to Zhongdian I was hesitant to communicate with the townspeople in any way because I did not…
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Open Field

The People We Meet

Published by Anna Quinn, Duke Women's Swimming & Diving
Throughout our time in Shangri-La, we had the opportunity to interact with many unique people of different backgrounds and experiences.…
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ACE Student-Athletes Hiking

A Bittersweet Homecoming

Published by Izzy Ruby-Hill, Duke Women's Rowing
It is bittersweet coming home from China, and hard to say goodbye to everyone. I never thought that I would…
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ACE Student-Athletes at a Park

Where Are You Going?

Published by Colt Sessions, Duke Track & Field
I am waiting for my plane ride home, and I can’t help but watch the people passing by. I see…
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ACE Student-Athletes Working Outside in the Mud

Get Lost

Published by Tanner Johnson, Duke Men's Track & Field
Wong How Man is an explorer. Ever since his early years in Hong Kong, he’s been tapping into what he…
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ACE Athlete interacting with her campers

Building Communication Confidence

Published by Izzy Ruby-Hill, Duke Women's Rowing
China has been amazing. I am constantly surprised by how many new things I am learning and how fun it…
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local Tibetian home

Exploring Scenery and Culture

Published by Anna Quinn, Duke Women's Swimming and Diving
We have been here in Zhongdian for only a couple days now, and so far, we have seen and experienced…
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