Cultural Connection through Sports
Published by Colt Sessions, Duke Men's Track and Field
Several days ago our small group toured a local monastery. It was tucked up in the hills outside of a…
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Redefining Dedication and Devotion
Published by Ryan Smith, Stanford Men's Volleyball
Having only been in Shangri-La for a couple of days now, the people here have already made me reflect on…
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What are those little green balls?
Published by Tanner Johnson, Duke Men's Track and Field
If you had asked me if I were a fan of tea a week ago, I would have laughed at…
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Fast Track to Friendship
Published by Tara Christensen, Duke Women's Rowing, and Madison O'Leary, Stanford Women's Lacrosse
It's hard to believe we are already two weeks in to this amazing adventure. Looking back on it, it is…
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Three Short Weeks, A Lifetime of Lessons
Published by Lizzie Devitt, Duke Women's Swimming & Diving
Most people would not consider three weeks to be a long period of time. Before I left for my trip…
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Gratitude and Goodbyes
Published by Gurbani Singh, Duke Women's Golf
I can't believe that our time in South Africa has almost come to an end, and we have already started…
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Finally Feeling at Home
Published by Oliver Spring, Duke Men's Soccer
It has been almost three weeks exactly since our plane landed in this foreign continent, country, and city. Some of…
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Reflections and Takeaways
Published by Alexander Merriman, Duke Men's Fencing
Somehow it is already time for me to be writing my FINAL blog post of my ACE experience. These three…
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Teamwork and Sea Horses
Published by Gurbani Singh (D-Women's Golf) & Mariah Lee (S-Women's Soccer)
Last Saturday we visited Langa Township. Our tour guide, Siviwe, grew up in the township and showed us around. After…
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Protect Your “Inner Wealth”
Published by Elizabeth Horne (D-W Rowing) & Taylor Rice (S-W Gymnastics)
For our first weekend in Cape Town we were taken to Langa township, the oldest township in South Africa. Guided…
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