Sharing Gandoca
Published by Morven Thomson
Throughout our two weeks, we spent a lot of time with the locals of Gandoca. One goal of our trip…
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Finding Resilience in Costa Rica
Published by William Skelly
For most of the two weeks in Costa Rica, our ACE team stayed at Casa Tucan, a family-run lodge in…
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If a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words, Why Not Write Two Thousand?
Published by Austin Simpson, Duke Men's Swimming & Diving
I’ve never really been the reflective type. I had a journal during the summer of 2023 hoping to start a…
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Roots of Joy
Published by Nora Conaty, Duke Rowing
I find it difficult to reflect on two weeks' worth of experiences in a couple of paragraphs, but I will…
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Embracing the Unfamiliar
Published by Jaden Abas, Stanford Wrestling
I did not know what to expect stepping onto the plane crossing the Atlantic Ocean. However, I did know that…
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Staying Present
Published by Michael Bennett, Duke Men’s Track & Field
I learned so much during this ACE experience, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have an experience like…
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Great Memories
Published by Gisele Tapia, Duke Softball
A big reason I chose a virtual service experience is that ACE is the first service experience I have tried.…
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Good Intentions. Good Impact, Too.
Published by Katya Sander
“To Hell with Good Intentions.” Over a month ago, before our program even started, all the members of ACE were…
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Making A Splash Into Vietnam
Published by Seamus Harding, Duke Men’s Swimming & Diving
When I told my family and friends about this incredible opportunity, they were extremely curious about what this experience would…
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Out In The Open: Authenticity In Colorado
Published by Christina Ferrari, Duke Women's Fencing
I didn’t think I’d still be struggling to breathe after over 2 weeks in Colorado. But carrying surprisingly heavy, awkwardly-shaped…
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