Learning to Live like the Children from Langa
Published by Ellie White
I left for South Africa with the expectation that I would be teaching, serving, and helping others, but by the…
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Privilege, Perspective, and Purpose
Published by Ali Pfaff
The ACE trip to South Africa has helped me to better understand my privilege and the importance of giving back.…
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Living a Pura Vida Lifestyle
Published by Ethan Mindlin
After landing in the airport in Costa Rica, I was immediately bombarded with souvenir shirts and trinkets with the phrase,…
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The Pura Vida Mindset
Published by Isaac Lief
“School, church, and soccer field.” According to our host Andrey, these are the three things every town in Costa Rica…
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Will the Good of Others
Published by Yannis Schattman
Taking time to reflect on a truly eye-opening trip, it is difficult to pinpoint specific instances that stood out to…
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Smaller Acts
Published by Vaya Chhabra
“Be like Nelson: Nice, Exercise, Listen and Learn, Small things, Optimism, Never give up,” Andrew Russell, the guest speaker for…
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Cacao, Community, and Change
Published by Alaina McVeigh, Duke Field Hockey
Reflecting on my ACE experience in Costa Rica, I did not have many expectations going in, but I left ready…
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Roots of Joy
Published by Nora Conaty, Duke Rowing
I find it difficult to reflect on two weeks' worth of experiences in a couple of paragraphs, but I will…
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