Speaking Soccer
Published by Mikaela Voinov, Duke Rowing
Growing up, sports were always the thing that brought me the most joy. Both my parents had been very competitive…
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Sport: A Language of its Own
Published by Paige Bitting, Duke Field Hockey
A letter to future me, On my flight home from the week in Panama with the ACE program I found…
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Celebrating the Unknown
Published by Rory Cavan, Duke Men’s Cross Country + Track and Field
My time as a member of the ACE in South Africa team was truly one of the greatest experiences of…
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The Right People, The Right Place, The Right Time
Published by Alana Vawter, Stanford Softball
In what is arguably the most chaotic time of my life, from playing in my first ever Women’s Softball College…
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Pura Vida Mae: The Sustainable Lifestyle of Gandoca and Unforgettable Memories Made
Published by Cameron Kerr, Duke Men’s Soccer
As I boarded my first flight to Costa Rica, reality finally hit me: I was en route to one of…
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A Lifetime of Connection
Published by Kelsey Zampa, Duke Softball
Community. This is a word I had used in the context of groups with similar beliefs, physical characteristics, experiences, etc.…
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Meet the ACE in Place Vietnam 2022 Team
Published by 2022 ACE in Place Vietnam Team
The ACE in Place Vietnam group has rapidly immersed ourselves into our responsibilities through working alongside Coach for College and…
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Zoom Filters and Memories for Life
Published by Steph Zempolich, Duke Women’s Lacrosse
When I applied to ACE this year I knew I would gain some sort of meaningful experience out of it…
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Open Hearts and Open Minds
Published by Laurel Foster, Stanford Sailing
After much of my college experience was defined by the pandemic and coming in and out of lockdowns, I took…
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Creating Bonds Over 3 Weeks of Zoom Meetings
Published by Sarah Snyder, Duke Women’s Swimming & Diving
My final moments on Zoom with the rest of the ACE Vietnam II coaches were filled with many mixed emotions.…
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