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Teacher talking to students sitting at a table

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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ACE in China 2017 Group Outside in Shangri-La

Thank You

Published by Amanda Han, Stanford Women's Fencing
Right now, I am on a plane back to the States. I am filled with emotions as I reminisce on…
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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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Abby Picking Flowers with Students

Closing Time

Published by Abby Artmann, Duke Women's Rowing
I am now sitting down at my kitchen table after the long trek back from Shangri-La. My time spent with…
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Max and Shannon Cook A Meal Together

Shax St.Richardson

Published by Max St. George, Duke Men’s Swimming and Diving, and Shannon Richardson, Stanford Women's Beach Volleyball
While walking through the local village on our second day in Zhongdian and talking about some of our interests, we…
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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-Athletes with a Class of Campers

Somber Ends and New Beginnings

Published by Johnathan Schwartzman, Duke Men’s Fencing
I have never wanted to miss a flight before, until the return trip from ACE. It is hard to put…
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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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