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ACE in China Group at the Monastery Surrounded by Prayer Flags

Wisdom and Compassion

Published by Kat Anderson, Stanford Women's Beach Volleyball
I have grown in so many different ways since arriving in Zhongdian. Namely, my chopstick skills have seen some major…
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ACE in China Group Dancing Cupid Shuffle with Kids

Longing for Camp

Published by Shannon Richardson, Stanford Women's Beach Volleyball
Lying in my bed on Thursday night, July 20th, I longed for my first day of camp – I restlessly…
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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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Wow.

Published by Ryan Smith, Stanford Men's Volleyball
Much has happened over the past three weeks. Even now as I am writing this on a plane back to…
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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 at a Chinese Birthday Party

Happy Birthday CeCe!

Published by Jack Keelan, Stanford Men's Cross Country / Track & Field
A couple nights ago started like the rest of the nights in Shangri-la. We had finished dinner, walked around exploring…
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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 smiling with one of her young campers

Making Connections with Campers

Published by Anna Quinn, Duke Swimming and Diving (Women's), Isabel Ruby-Hill, Duke Rowing (Women's), and Jenna Frowein, Stanford Gymnastics (Women's)
Throughout the camp, we saw a lot of improvements among the students. However, one camper that stood out a lot…
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