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Student-Athletes play Volleyball with VIDYA Students

Acclimation

 Published by Verity Abel, Duke Women's Swimming and Diving, and Rodney Herenton, Stanford Men's Basketball
1. How does Vidya School compare to your expectations prior to the trip?  Verity: Vidya School is an amazing place…
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Playing Games with Kids

Wildflowers, Pig Heads, and Everything in Between

 Published by Abby Artmann, Duke Women's Rowing, and Kat Anderson, Stanford Women's Beach Volleyball
If asked to describe our favorite memory from our time in Zhongdian, the two of us would have trouble choosing…
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ACE Student-Athletes Sitting with VIDYA Children

The Rewards of Struggle

 Published by MacKenzie Kerr, Duke Women's Track and Field
Struggling is something to which no human is immune. For seven days now I have experienced India — the culture,…
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Rapid Fire with Erika and Kaitlyn

 Published by Kaitlyn McCarthy, Duke Women's Tennis, and Erika Malaspina, Stanford Women's Track and Field
1. What has been the most adventurous thing that you’ve done on the trip so far? Erika: Definitely trying all…
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Araad Playing with Chid Outside

Thank You, Nomzamo

 Published by Araad Fisher, Duke Men's Wrestling
In recalling my 3 week ACE experience in the surrounding area of Cape Town, South Africa, it’s difficult to give…
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ACE Student-Athlete Standing Atop Overlook

Coming Home

 Published by Chelsea Red-Horse Mohl, Stanford Women's Beach Volleyball
These past three weeks in South Africa have been both filled with ups and downs and experiences that will forever…
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Ariel View of Kunming from the Plane

Unspoken Language

 Published by Erika Malaspina, Stanford Women’s Track and Field
We had been traveling for so long that I had lost sense of what day and time it was. As…
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ACE Student-Athlete Tries a Fish Eye

Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone

 Published by Lynné Belton, Duke Women’s Basketball
Coming to China, everyone that knew I was coming on this trip continuously kept asking if I was excited. I…
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