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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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ACE in South Africa Group at the top of Table Mountain

Lessons for a Lifetime

Published by Christine Streisel, Duke Women's Track and Field
As I sit on the plane leaving Cape Town and Gordon’s Bay, I’m fighting back tears. Tears of sadness that…
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Coaches and Kids Playing in the Rain

We all played in the rain

Published by Reagan Damoose, Stanford Women’s Lightweight Rowing
The second-to-last day in the village of Long My, it was pouring. Typically during this time of year — the…
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ACE Student-Athlete Giving Camper a Piggyback Ride

Laughter Has No Language Barrier

Published by Haley Farnsworth, Stanford Women’s Swimming and Diving
It's hard to imagine that exactly one month ago, I got on a plane to Vietnam. At the time, I…
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ACE Student-Athlete with Class of Kids from Camp

Connection

Published by Sajan Patel, Stanford Men’s Fencing
Although it is great to be back with my family, I miss camp so much. Every day, the kids and…
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ACE Student-Athletes and Kids Playing Steal the Bacon Outside

Second Week in Gordon’s Bay

Published by Chloë Lewis, Duke Women's Lacrosse, and Chelsea Red-Horse Mohl, Stanford Women’s Beach Volleyball
Our second week in Gordon’s Bay was the last week for the sports program we were running for the kids in…
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Sign about Segregation Posted in the District 6 Museum

Culture and Perspective

Published by Maya Jackson, Stanford Women’s Softball, and Christine Streisel, Duke Women's Track & Field
The past week’s reflections and activities focused on cultural diversity and the history of the townships and South Africa. On…
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ACE Student-Athletes and Kids Playing on the Rugby Pitch

A Rugby Crash Course for Two Beginners

Published by Teaghan Cowles, Stanford Women's Softball, and Sean Tate, Duke Men's Swimming & Diving
As a softball player and a swimmer, neither of us knew anything about rugby: the teams, the rules, or even how points…
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