The Simple Things
Published by Amelia Smith, Stanford Beach Volleyball
We always underestimate the importance of the little events and the simple things that bring us joy. Always looking for…
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Small Snapshots of Our Time in South Africa
Published by Anja Zehfuss, Stanford Women's Rowing
"A lot of my favorite moments of the program have taken place on a medium-sized blue wraparound couch. Who knew…
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The Feels on the Bus go Round and Round
Published by Jillian Wolgemuth, Duke Field Hockey
Eighteen of us piled into a Chi Dat bus and headed for the Mekong Delta country side. I had arrived…
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Good Ol’ Fashioned Fun
Published by Tara Shannon, Stanford Women's Squash
These days in North America, it isn't hard to find kids younger than thirteen with an iPhone, iPad or tablet…
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If Love is our Aim, Then it is Found when Service is our Target
Published by Jaida Lemmons, Duke Women's Track and Field
As our last day at the Vidya School came to a close, I distinctly remember fighting back tears. As we…
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Words Lost, Meaning Found
Published by Kat Anderson, Stanford Women's Beach Volleyball
"Tell me, I forget. Show me, I remember. Involve me, I understand." — Chinese Proverb Why wasn’t my blog posted…
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Fresh Perspective: the Pinnacle of Camp
Published by Kaitlyn McCarthy, Duke Women’s Tennis
The past week has been a completely bittersweet experience for me. I am truly amazed and sad that my three…
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A Silent Bond
Published by Celia Macrae, Duke Women’s Rowing, and Carly Weber-Levine, Stanford Women’s Fencing
Twice a week after leaving the Vidya school, the ACE in India group travels to the Earth Saviours Foundation (ESF)…
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