The Power of Community
Published by McKenna Smith, Duke Women’s Swimming & Diving
As we drove down the long winding roads, up the mountains to reach the school, excitement ran through my body;…
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Two Different Jungles: Readjusting After ACE
Published by Chloe Beittel, Duke Women’s Fencing
I’m back in Washington, D.C. after the ACE in Costa Rica program. I wasn’t emotional leaving like I had been…
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Three Weeks in Costa Rica
Published by Phoenix Clarke, Stanford Beach Volleyball
Three Weeks in Costa Rica was the perfect amount of time to truly get a feel for the small town…
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Thank you, Peru.
Published by Emily Klingaman, Stanford Women's Softball
As I adjust back into my normal life in the United States, I am continuously met with the question, “How…
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5 Things I Would Tell Someone If They Were to Travel to ACE in Peru
Published by Josh Finesilver, Duke Wrestling
1. Be ready to work as a team and do a lot of manual labor. When working in the community,…
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Home Cooking
Published by Esteban Suarez, Duke Men's Track and Field
Food is a large outward expression of love in Hispanic cultures. Raised on this notion, I sought out all the…
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What Defines Culture?
Published by Alex Miley, Duke Men's Cross Country & Track and Field
This is a question that I started to wrestle with about a week into my ACE experience. The location we…
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El Poder del Lenguaje
Published by Emily Schultz, Stanford Women's Softball
Throughout my 3 weeks in Cusco, Peru, the most rewarding moments were those that sparked a conversation through the Spanish…
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What I Learned About Culture
Published by Josh Romine, Duke Men's Cross Country and Track & Field
When I set out to Shangri-La with ACE, I expected to learn more about the local culture. I knew I…
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Five Moments that Most Stand Out
Published by Matthias Frick, Duke Men's Soccer
1. The views Shangri-La offers breathtaking views, and I enjoyed every second of it. Be it the view from the…
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