Changing perspectives & personal development Archives - Page 2 of 18

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…

PublishedJuly 12, 2024 by Francesca Morland, Duke Rowing

My time in Gandoca, Costa Rica offered an immersive cultural and sustainability-oriented experience. I was welcomed into local Costa Rican…

PublishedJuly 12, 2024 by Alaina McVeigh, Duke Field Hockey

Reflecting on my ACE experience in Costa Rica, I did not have many expectations going in, but I left ready…

PublishedJuly 12, 2024 by Nora Conaty, Duke Rowing

I find it difficult to reflect on two weeks' worth of experiences in a couple of paragraphs, but I will…

PublishedMay 29, 2024 by Evan Brown, Duke Men's Swimming & Diving

Service work is not a selfish act, nor is it completely selfless. I believe that there is no such thing…

PublishedMay 29, 2024 by Kerry Keefe, Duke Volleyball

Freedom is the first word that comes to mind when I think of my ACE in Panama experience. The freedom…

PublishedMay 29, 2024 by Delaney Thomas, Duke Women's Basketball

If I had to describe my ACE in Panama 2024 experience in one word, it would be gratitude. There was…

PublishedMay 29, 2024 by Paige Bitting, Duke Field Hockey

A letter to future me, On my flight home from the week in Panama with the ACE program I found…

PublishedMay 28, 2024 by Connor Barket, Duke Wrestling

My name is Connor Barket, and I am a junior on the Duke Men’s Wrestling Team. Thanks to many, including…

PublishedAugust 16, 2023 by Ava Sorrento, Stanford Women’s Gymnastics

Before departing from the USA, as part of the preparation for travel and teaching, we coaches were asked what types…