The People You Meet Along the Way
Published by Brynn Crouse
As I reflect on our journey to and from South Africa, I came to realize that the most impactful and…
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En Tú Sangre
Published by Sydney Smith, Duke Women's Lacrosse
“En tú Sangre,” said Illeana, a member of the kitchen team at Casa Tucan, to me one night while I…
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Speaking Soccer
Published by Mikaela Voinov, Duke Rowing
Growing up, sports were always the thing that brought me the most joy. Both my parents had been very competitive…
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The Universal Language: GOAL!
Published by Kennedy Barron, Duke Softball
To the uninitiated, it appears to be a deceptively straightforward undertaking. Guiding a ball around a grassy pitch and kicking…
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¡Vóleibol!
Published by Zizi Newhard, Duke Women's Fencing
I waved and smiled as I entered the school, trying to hide how I really felt: unprepared and unqualified. Many…
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Thrown into the Deep End
Published by Ethan Grimminger, Duke Wrestling
As I reflect on my experience with ACE, I feel nothing but gratitude and pride. This experience has been a…
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Stay in the Moment
Published by Ava Sorrento, Stanford Women’s Gymnastics
Before departing from the USA, as part of the preparation for travel and teaching, we coaches were asked what types…
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Beyond Just Three Weeks in Vietnam
Published by Nicola Hogg, Stanford Women’s Track & Field
Stepping into the ACE program, I must admit I was uncertain about what awaited me. While I had been well-informed…
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Being Present in the Little Moments
Published by Michelle Lahrkamp, Stanford Sailing
The three weeks I spent at the Thung Hung School in Long My, Vietnam, were challenging, rewarding, and memorable. At…
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Living Life with a Smile
Published by Julia Boyet, Duke Softball
At the end of the three-week summer camp we shared a tearful goodbye with the 8th and 9th-grade Vietnamese kids…
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