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PublishedJuly 12, 2024 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…

PublishedAugust 09, 2023 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…

PublishedAugust 08, 2023 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,…

PublishedAugust 08, 2023 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…

PublishedAugust 08, 2023 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…

PublishedAugust 08, 2023 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,…

PublishedJuly 24, 2022 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…

PublishedJuly 24, 2022 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…

PublishedJuly 27, 2021 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…

PublishedJuly 27, 2021 by Zach Wassmer, Duke Men’s Swimming and Diving

My team’s work with SA Harvest has had a substantial impact on my understanding of the world and of myself.…