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The Power of Community

Published by McKenna Smith, Duke Women’s Swimming & Diving
As we drove down the long winding roads, up the mountains to reach the school, excitement ran through my body;…
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Sport: A Language of its Own

Published by Paige Bitting, Duke Field Hockey
A letter to future me, On my flight home from the week in Panama with the ACE program I found…
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Thrown into the Deep End

Published by Ethan Grimminger, Duke Wrestling
As I reflect on my experience with ACE, I feel nothing but gratitude and pride. This experience has been a…
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Panama: A Week of Perspective

Published by Connor Barket, Duke Wrestling
My name is Connor Barket, and I am a junior on the Duke Men’s Wrestling Team. Thanks to many, including…
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One Turtle at a Time

Published by Megan McGinnis, Duke Women's Track & Field
I wrapped two hands around the end of an especially cumbersome log. On three, our assembled trio hoisted the offending…
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Stay in the Moment

Published by Ava Sorrento, Stanford Women’s Gymnastics
Before departing from the USA, as part of the preparation for travel and teaching, we coaches were asked what types…
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Usisi, Mamela, and Sweet-treat-o’clock

Published by Emilie Moore, Stanford Women’s Swimming & Diving
Usisi, mamela, and sweet-treat-o’clock. When I think back upon this trip, those are the highlight words I remember, the words…
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Inspiring a Love of Learning

Published by Lillie Walker, Duke Softball
As I take time to reflect on my experience with ACE, I can’t help but feel extremely grateful and blessed…
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