Two Realities, One Conversation
Published by Harrison Green
One afternoon in Cape Town, I found myself sitting on a bench in the Langa township with a group of…
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Always Pura Vida
Published by Maggie Kondrath
As I reflect on my time in Costa Rica, I’m flooded with vivid memories—snakes, enormous bugs, team games, a grueling…
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The Other Side of Sport
Published by Riley Newport
Throughout the 2025 ACE in Costa Rica experience, we spent a few afternoons playing soccer within the community of Gandoca.…
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Beyond Words: Lessons from the Field
Published by Caroline Dysart
Coming into Costa Rica, I had a general idea of what to expect – volunteering, playing sports, and connecting with…
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Small Acts, Big Impact
Published by Lauren Ingram
If someone were to tell me two years ago that I would be volunteering for two weeks in another country…
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Will the Good of Others
Published by Yannis Schattman
Taking time to reflect on a truly eye-opening trip, it is difficult to pinpoint specific instances that stood out to…
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Cultural Connections and Compassionate Contributions
Published by Macy Szukics
Participating in ACE in South Africa has taught me numerous things about myself, my peers, communities abroad, other cultures, diverse…
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“We Can’t Go Over It, We Can’t Go Under It, So We Gotta Go Through It!”- Persist, Listen, and Most Importantly, Be Happy
Published by Monica Balakrishnan
Fun fact: the quote in this blog’s title is a line from a book readapted to a song performed by…
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Trial by Miles: A Lesson in Resilience from Gandoca, Costa Rica
Published 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…
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¡Vóleibol!
Published by Zizi Newhard, Duke Women's Fencing
I waved and smiled as I entered the school, trying to hide how I really felt: unprepared and unqualified. Many…
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