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Posts from ACE in India and Cultural immersion & adaptation

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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Rodney in Front of Temple

No Service

 Published by Rodney Herenton, Stanford Men's Basketball
Cell phones take up a significant portion of our time and we are well aware of it. We often acknowledge…
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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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Dog In India

Hospitality

 Published by Verity Abel, Duke Women's Swimming and Diving
My first experiences and introductions in India have been completely enlightening. I have had such a pleasure learning of this…
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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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ACE Student-Athletes Try Indian Fashion

Patterns and Pigments

 Published by Kristina Inouye, Stanford Women's Softball
When I was packing for India, I distinctly remember looking at my finished suitcase thinking, “Wow. Where’d all the colors…
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The Colors of a Culture

 Published by Maria Sheridan, Duke Women's Swimming & Diving
When I first arrived in Delhi, all I could see was colors. Everything is vibrant: the signs, the people, the…
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The Joy of Sports

 Published by Michael Miller, Duke Men's Swimming & Diving
I have learned a lot looking back on my three weeks in India. I have learned how to live and…
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