Zola: A Loving Community
Published by Hannah Howell, Stanford Softball
Before embarking on the long journey to South Africa, I had heard only positive things about the ACE program. Everyone…
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Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve
Published by Caitlin Keefe, Stanford Women's Volleyball
On June 17, 2019 I entered the small township of Zola for the first time. I was excited, a little bit nervous…
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What I Learned
Published by Kate Kutzer, Duke Women's Track and Field
Sitting on the plane ride home, I stared out over the wing into the vast blue Pacific, replaying our many…
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Comfortable with the Uncomfortable
Published by India Lowe, Duke Women's Track and Field
The few weeks in India have been a great learning experience. One of the biggest lessons I will take away…
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Lessons Learned: Giving Children a Fighting Chance
Published by Nathaniel Hernandez, Duke Men's Swimming & Diving
As I finish my time in India, I feel so lucky to have been a part of this amazing program.…
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Final Reflections from ACE in China
Published by Brandon Kier, Stanford Wrestling
Every day I kept telling myself, “This is the coolest place I’ve ever been in my life…” Then the next…
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The Power of Reflection and Creating Intentional Vulnerability
Published by Haley Schleicher, Duke Field Hockey
This summer I participated in the Duke-in-Greece program as well as ACE in China. These are two very different programs…
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Pleasantly Surprised
Published by Mikaela Watson, Stanford Women's Lacrosse
Now that our ACE in China program has reached its close, I have had the chance to reflect on my…
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Passion and Inspiration
Published by Meible Chi, Duke Women's Tennis
After being accepted into the ACE in China program, I was ecstatic. One of my major inspirations for applying to…
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