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Coaches and Kids Playing in the Rain

We all played in the rain

Published by Reagan Damoose, Stanford Women’s Lightweight Rowing
The second-to-last day in the village of Long My, it was pouring. Typically during this time of year — the…
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ACE Student-Athlete Giving Camper a Piggyback Ride

Laughter Has No Language Barrier

Published by Haley Farnsworth, Stanford Women’s Swimming and Diving
It's hard to imagine that exactly one month ago, I got on a plane to Vietnam. At the time, I…
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ACE Student-Athlete with Class of Kids from Camp

Connection

Published by Sajan Patel, Stanford Men’s Fencing
Although it is great to be back with my family, I miss camp so much. Every day, the kids and…
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ACE Coaches After A Cake Fight

Windows

Published by Alan Ko, Duke Men’s Fencing
“Where are you from?” Haley and I asked this age-old question to both our 8th and 9th graders during one…
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Coaches and Kids Playing in the Rain

Competition Day

Published by Mackenzie Willborn, Duke Women’s Swimming and Diving
Returning home from Vietnam is honestly a bit daunting to think about. After seeing and feeling so many things, going…
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Coaches and Kids from Camp Playing in the Rain

Mót, Hai, Ba, Dzhó, Vietnam

Published by Allie DaCar, Stanford Women’s Lacrosse
My fellow coaches and I rose early and often to witness the spectacular sunrises that welcomed us to each new…
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VIDYA Students Playing with Chalk Outside

Chit Chat with the Founder

Published by Patrick Gibson, Stanford Men's Cross Country
I’ve tried to write this blog entry a couple of different times, and each of them has felt wrong and/or…
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Landscape View from VIDYA School

The Moments that Make Us

Published by Nicolette McNair, Stanford Women's Gymnastics
One of the first things I noticed upon arriving in India were the stark contrasts of the country. Beautiful hotels…
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ACE Student-Athlete with VIDYA Students

Bliss.

Published by Sammy Gallagher, Stanford Women's Swimming & Diving
We were asked what was the most difficult part about India? My answer: leaving. For three weeks we worked with…
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