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Abby Picking Flowers with Students

Closing Time

Published by Abby Artmann, Duke Women's Rowing
I am now sitting down at my kitchen table after the long trek back from Shangri-La. My time spent with…
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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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Student-Athletes Visit Religious Sites

At Our Core

Published by MacKenzie Kerr, Duke Women's Track and Field, and Taylor Kirkpatrick, Stanford Women's Sailing
On Thursday afternoon, with the guidance of Mono Singh, our ACE group visited three different religious sites in Delhi. We…
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ACE Student-Athletes Constructing a Greenhouse

Lasting Impact

Published by Mickayla Hinkle, Duke Women's Swimming and Diving
Before my journey to South Africa began I had one constant question on my mind, “What kind of impact will…
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Playing Games with Kids

Wildflowers, Pig Heads, and Everything in Between

Published by Abby Artmann, Duke Women's Rowing, and Kat Anderson, Stanford Women's Beach Volleyball
If asked to describe our favorite memory from our time in Zhongdian, the two of us would have trouble choosing…
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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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Listening Well as a Practice of Love

Published by Jaida Lemmons, Duke Women's Track and Field
One thing, among many, that the people of Delhi do well is engage and welcome those who are not locals…
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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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