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Come Together

Published by Taylor Lallas, Stanford Women's Tennis
In the words of South African theologian and human rights advocate Desmond Tutu, “my humanity is bound up in yours,…
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Teacher! Teacher!

Published by Kayla McCoy, Duke Women's Soccer
On our first day of work at ACJ primary school in the South African township of Nomzamo, the team of…
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The Language Hurdle

Published by Sydnei Murphy, Duke Women's Track and Field
It was not until about our third day on project that the language barrier became a problem. If it had…
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The Simple Things

Published by Amelia Smith, Stanford Beach Volleyball
We always underestimate the importance of the little events and the simple things that bring us joy.  Always looking for…
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It’s the Little Things that Matter

Published by Justin Kang, Stanford Men's Fencing
When visiting a new country and taking part in incredible opportunities, it is easy to notice only the obvious details.…
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Coach for College: Week 1

Published by Kaylie Mings, Stanford Women's Field Hockey
We have finished our first week teaching at the Coach for College camp in Long Mỹ where I have been…
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ACEathletes with students in Vietnam

Week 1 Recap

Published by Sophia Solé, Stanford Women's Sailing
“We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be…
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Student Athletes Playing Sports with VIDYA Students Outside

A Lesson in Intangibles

Published by MacKenzie Kerr, Duke Women's Track and Field
I found it amusing, as I stared at the screen in the headrest in front of my plane seat, that…
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ACE in China 2017 Group at an Overlook

A Continued Tradition

Published by Brandon Leynaud, Duke Men's Wrestling
[caption id="attachment_250" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Flashback to ACE in India 2016[/caption] Before I even filled out an application or attended an…
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ACE Student-Athlete painting dormitory at Earth Saviors Foundation

A Silent Bond

Published by Celia Macrae, Duke Women’s Rowing, and Carly Weber-Levine, Stanford Women’s Fencing
Twice a week after leaving the Vidya school, the ACE in India group travels to the Earth Saviours Foundation (ESF)…
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