A Shift in Perspective
Published by Haley Farnsworth, Stanford Women’s Swimming and Diving
This last week in Vietnam is incomparable to anything I have ever experienced. When I walked out of the airport,…
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Communication Breakdown
Published by Tara Shannon, Stanford Women’s Squash
Before leaving to Vietnam, we had an orientation meeting that reminded us time and time again to manage our expectations…
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The Little Things Are Big Things
Published by Jake Faust, Duke Men's Wrestling
Wow, what a fast three weeks. I really can’t believe my time in India has come to an end. It…
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Shared Humanity
Published by Maria Sheridan, Duke Women's Swimming & Diving, and Patrick Gibson, Stanford Men's Cross Country
This Saturday, we went to the Mother Teresa Sisters of Charity Shelter in Delhi as a group. After spending two…
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Many Facets of Diversity
Published by Michael Miller, Duke Men's Swimming & Diving, and Maddy Berkson, Stanford Women's Track & Field
Before this trip, we thought of India as a monolith. But during our stay here, and especially this past week,…
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Where Are You Going?
Published by Colt Sessions, Duke Track & Field
I am waiting for my plane ride home, and I can’t help but watch the people passing by. I see…
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A Gift Bigger than Words
Published by TC Christensen, Duke Women's Rowing
I love sports, which probably isn't at all surprising. I'm a college athlete and choose to spend hours of each…
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Surmounting My Expectations
Published by Alexa Romano, Stanford Women's Basketball
India. What are some images that come to mind when thinking of this particular country? The Taj Mahal? Colorful clothing?…
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A Helping Hand
Published by Jake Faust, Duke Men's Wrestling
My excitement for the 14-hour flight to India slowly deflated as I sat on the plane hour after hour waiting…
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