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Students in a field in South Africa

Lessons from Langa

Published by Sean Morello
Too often we forget the incredible fortune of our place in the world. It is easy to get caught in…
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Rose, Bud, Thorn

Published by Thaïs Rolly
Every night as we gathered around the table, we shared these statements: Rose–the highlight of our day, what brought us…
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Está Bien

Published by Sydney Tomlak, Duke Volleyball
‘Está bien,’ which translates to ‘it’s good’ in English, has become my favorite phrase during the past two weeks I've…
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Students on boat in Costa RIca

Ojitos

Published by Kavya Menke, Duke Women's Fencing
The yucca cutting stared up at me defiantly with its ojitos or "little eyes," daring me to plant it incorrectly.…
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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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Measuring Virtual Impact

Published by Henry Morrissey, Stanford Men’s Swimming and Diving
During our first meeting with Brenden Sing, the founder of Shark Guardian and our community partner in Thailand, he shared…
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The Power of ACE in South Africa

Published by Brandy Atuatasi, Stanford Women’s Track & Field
As I reflect back on my experience in South Africa, I get emotional thinking about my time in the township…
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Joyful Chaos

Published by Abby Geiser, Duke Women’s Track & Field
Five years from now, this summer will feel like a distant memory. When I look back at photos, I will…
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