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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Joyful Chaos
Published by Abby Geiser, Duke Women’s Track & Field
Five years from now, this summer will feel like a distant memory. When I look back at photos, I will…
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Productivity and Purpose in Costa Rica
Published by Ivy Davis, Stanford Artistic Swimming
The three weeks I spent in Costa Rica have truly been the most invaluable experience of my life. Reflecting on…
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A Lifetime of Connection
Published by Kelsey Zampa, Duke Softball
Community. This is a word I had used in the context of groups with similar beliefs, physical characteristics, experiences, etc.…
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My Home Away from Home
Published by Sydney Steele, Stanford Softball
One thing I was able to learn through volunteering in ACE is that trying new things is not as scary…
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3,000 Miles Close
Published by Catherine Purnell, Duke Women’s Swimming & Diving
I was nervous going into my ACE experience, as I had no idea what it would look like. I was…
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Meet the ACE in Place Peru 2021 Team
Published by 2021 ACE in Place Peru Team
The ACE in Place Peru team is excited to work with Mujer Peruana, an NGO in Peru. Mujer Peruana focuses…
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Thank you, Peru.
Published by Emily Klingaman, Stanford Women's Softball
As I adjust back into my normal life in the United States, I am continuously met with the question, “How…
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5 Things I Would Tell Someone If They Were to Travel to ACE in Peru
Published by Josh Finesilver, Duke Wrestling
1. Be ready to work as a team and do a lot of manual labor. When working in the community,…
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Why Everyone Should Learn a Second Language
Published by Carly Perri, Duke Women's Swimming and Diving
For the longest time, I thought I wanted to study the Spanish language in college. I loved every Spanish class…
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