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Teacher! Teacher!

Published by Kayla McCoy, Duke Women's Soccer
On our first day of work at ACJ primary school in the South African township of Nomzamo, the team of…
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Group of Duke ACE athletes smiling in raincoats

The Language Hurdle

Published by Sydnei Murphy, Duke Women's Track and Field
It was not until about our third day on project that the language barrier became a problem. If it had…
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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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ACE Student-Athletes Playing in Rain with Children

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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ACE in China 2017 Group Outside in Shangri-La

Thank You

Published by Amanda Han, Stanford Women's Fencing
Right now, I am on a plane back to the States. I am filled with emotions as I reminisce on…
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Kat Dancing with Children

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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Colorful Indian Prayer Rugs

Mukunda

Published by Verity Abel, Duke Women's Swimming and Diving
In Hinduism, Lord Krishna is one of the most major deities and is known as the god of compassion, tenderness,…
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