Play as a Way of Life PublishedJuly 24, 2025 by Nick Falk Looking back on my time in Cape Town, mere days have passed, yet the impact feels both immediate and timeless.… Read more
Two Realities, One Conversation PublishedJuly 24, 2025 by Harrison Green One afternoon in Cape Town, I found myself sitting on a bench in the Langa township with a group of… Read more
The Other Side of Sport PublishedJuly 11, 2025 by Riley Newport Throughout the 2025 ACE in Costa Rica experience, we spent a few afternoons playing soccer within the community of Gandoca.… Read more
Beyond Words: Lessons from the Field PublishedJuly 11, 2025 by Caroline Dysart Coming into Costa Rica, I had a general idea of what to expect – volunteering, playing sports, and connecting with… Read more
Soccer: More than a Game PublishedJuly 11, 2025 by Julia Saunicheva Several weeks ago, I traveled to Gandoca, Costa Rica for my ACE experience. I had expected a quiet town with… Read more
The People You Meet Along the Way PublishedJuly 31, 2024 by Brynn Crouse As I reflect on our journey to and from South Africa, I came to realize that the most impactful and… Read more
Trial by Miles: A Lesson in Resilience from Gandoca, Costa Rica PublishedJuly 12, 2024 by Jack Kovach, Duke Men’s Cross Country + Track & Field Running is an inherently individualistic pursuit. An activity that can be completed entirely alone and a sport in which performance… Read more
Speaking Soccer PublishedJuly 12, 2024 by Mikaela Voinov, Duke Rowing Growing up, sports were always the thing that brought me the most joy. Both my parents had been very competitive… Read more
The Universal Language: GOAL! PublishedJuly 12, 2024 by Kennedy Barron, Duke Softball To the uninitiated, it appears to be a deceptively straightforward undertaking. Guiding a ball around a grassy pitch and kicking… Read more
Beyond Expectations: A Journey of Service and Friendships Abroad PublishedMay 29, 2024 by Raymond Adams, Duke Wrestling As I start to write this letter, I can't help but feel excited and curious about where life has taken… Read more