Visitors, Not Tourists
Published by Johrdyn Tarpeh
Yep, Cape Town is as stunning as everyone says it is. However, it would be such a shame if that…
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Life in Harmony – A Community of People and Wildlife
Published by Francesca Morland, Duke Rowing
My time in Gandoca, Costa Rica offered an immersive cultural and sustainability-oriented experience. I was welcomed into local Costa Rican…
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Usisi, Mamela, and Sweet-treat-o’clock
Published by Emilie Moore, Stanford Women’s Swimming & Diving
Usisi, mamela, and sweet-treat-o’clock. When I think back upon this trip, those are the highlight words I remember, the words…
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Connecting Through Smiles: Lessons Learned from Teaching in Long Mỹ
Published by Chelsea Proutt, Duke Rowing
Upon returning home, I have found myself routinely scrolling through the photos I took in Vietnam. In almost every photo,…
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Diving into Marine Conservation
Published by Hayden Kwan, Stanford Men’s Swimming & Diving
Over the past few weeks, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in a virtual internship with Duke and Stanford…
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The Unforgettable Three Weeks in South Africa
Published by Mary Claire Morrison, Duke Rowing
The last three weeks have been some of the most unforgettable experiences of my life and definitely a staple part…
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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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Collaborating to Find our Solution for Plastic Pollution
Published by John Peters, Duke Men’s Golf
Three weeks went by in the blink of an eye. When starting ACE in Place South Africa, I felt I…
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Experience Through A Different Lens
Published by Cara Sambeth, Stanford Field Hockey
ACE in Place South Africa - I chose this program not only because I was interested in community service but…
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Zulu Dances in my Living Room
Published by Faith Zhefuss, Stanford Lightweight Rowing
Participating in ACE in Place South Africa expanded my world view and understanding of ethical service. I had doubts about…
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