The Importance of Experiencing Other Cultures
Published by Haliee Hoffman, Stanford Women's Gymnastics
China will always hold a special place in my heart. I have a family in China and have had many…
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Perspective Gained and Changed
Published by Sean Tate, Duke Men's Swimming and Diving
Now back on U.S. soil, I’ve used the last few days to decompress and to reflect heavily on our trip…
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Thank You, Nomzamo
Published by Araad Fisher, Duke Men's Wrestling
In recalling my 3 week ACE experience in the surrounding area of Cape Town, South Africa, it’s difficult to give…
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Wisdom and Compassion
Published by Kat Anderson, Stanford Women's Beach Volleyball
I have grown in so many different ways since arriving in Zhongdian. Namely, my chopstick skills have seen some major…
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Somber Ends and New Beginnings
Published by Johnathan Schwartzman, Duke Men’s Fencing
I have never wanted to miss a flight before, until the return trip from ACE. It is hard to put…
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Coming Home
Published by Chelsea Red-Horse Mohl, Stanford Women's Beach Volleyball
These past three weeks in South Africa have been both filled with ups and downs and experiences that will forever…
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“Fascinating, Deepening, and Unpredictable”
Published by Abby Artmann, Duke Women's Rowing
One week gone already?! This is my thought as I sit down to write my first post. The time each…
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Longing for Camp
Published by Shannon Richardson, Stanford Women's Beach Volleyball
Lying in my bed on Thursday night, July 20th, I longed for my first day of camp – I restlessly…
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Saving Face
Published by Max St. George, Duke Men’s Swimming and Diving
When first arriving to Zhongdian I was hesitant to communicate with the townspeople in any way because I did not…
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Lessons for a Lifetime
Published by Christine Streisel, Duke Women's Track and Field
As I sit on the plane leaving Cape Town and Gordon’s Bay, I’m fighting back tears. Tears of sadness that…
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