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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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ACE in South Africa Group at the top of Table Mountain

Lessons for a Lifetime

 Published by Christine Streisel, Duke Women's Track and Field
As I sit on the plane leaving Cape Town and Gordon’s Bay, I’m fighting back tears. Tears of sadness that…
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Coaches and Kids Playing in the Rain

We all played in the rain

 Published by Reagan Damoose, Stanford Women’s Lightweight Rowing
The second-to-last day in the village of Long My, it was pouring. Typically during this time of year — the…
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ACE Student-Athlete Giving Camper a Piggyback Ride

Laughter Has No Language Barrier

 Published by Haley Farnsworth, Stanford Women’s Swimming and Diving
It's hard to imagine that exactly one month ago, I got on a plane to Vietnam. At the time, I…
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ACE Student-Athlete with Class of Kids from Camp

Connection

 Published by Sajan Patel, Stanford Men’s Fencing
Although it is great to be back with my family, I miss camp so much. Every day, the kids and…
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ACE Student-Athlete and Child Playing Together on Competition Day

March Madness in Vietnam

 Published by Kevin Gehsmann, Duke Football
The most humbling moment for me was watching the kids love to play basketball. We started coaching from the ground…
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Coaches and Kids Playing in the Rain

Competition Day

 Published by Mackenzie Willborn, Duke Women’s Swimming and Diving
Returning home from Vietnam is honestly a bit daunting to think about. After seeing and feeling so many things, going…
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Coaches and Kids from Camp Playing in the Rain

Mót, Hai, Ba, Dzhó, Vietnam

 Published by Allie DaCar, Stanford Women’s Lacrosse
My fellow coaches and I rose early and often to witness the spectacular sunrises that welcomed us to each new…
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Green Team Posing on Game Day

Gratitude for Good Company

 Published by Maddy Price, Duke Women’s Track and Field, and Haley Farnsworth, Stanford Women's Swimming & Diving
Four more days of teaching and coaching, that's all. This trip has been a whirlwind of learning and experiencing new…
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