Celebrating the Unknown
Published by Rory Cavan, Duke Men’s Cross Country + Track and Field
My time as a member of the ACE in South Africa team was truly one of the greatest experiences of…
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Tears of Joy
Published by Valencia Xu, Stanford Women’s Tennis
As student-athletes immersed in the daily stressors of university life, we are accustomed to shedding tears of worry, grief, sadness,…
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A Genuine Smile
Published by Abby Alemayeho, Stanford Squash
When was the last time I smiled? This was the question I asked myself to start this piece. I am…
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Thank you, Keith
Published by Michael Volpe, Duke Men’s Swimming & Diving
As my ACE team members can attest to, I made thorough use of the sauna at our gym throughout my…
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Joyful Chaos
Published by Abby Geiser, Duke Women’s Track & Field
Five years from now, this summer will feel like a distant memory. When I look back at photos, I will…
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The Right People, The Right Place, The Right Time
Published by Alana Vawter, Stanford Softball
In what is arguably the most chaotic time of my life, from playing in my first ever Women’s Softball College…
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Pura Vida Mae: The Sustainable Lifestyle of Gandoca and Unforgettable Memories Made
Published by Cameron Kerr, Duke Men’s Soccer
As I boarded my first flight to Costa Rica, reality finally hit me: I was en route to one of…
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My New Costa Rican Family
Published by India Houghton, Stanford Women’s Tennis
The ACE program in Costa Rica changed my perspective like no other. When my plane touched down in San Jose,…
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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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Productivity and Purpose in Costa Rica
Published by Ivy Davis, Stanford Artistic Swimming
The three weeks I spent in Costa Rica have truly been the most invaluable experience of my life. Reflecting on…
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