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2018 ACE Class Checks In From Abroad
8/1/2018 9:15:00 AM | Fencing, Field Hockey, Men's Soccer, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Soccer, Wrestling, Swimming & Diving, Track & Field, Athletics
DURHAM, N.C. -- Each week this summer, student-athletes from Duke and Stanford are sharing reflections from their experiences with the ACE program. Check out the latest program blogs from the Blue Devils abroad.
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Time Really Does Fly by When You are Having Fun
By Josh Owsiany, Duke Men's Swimming & Diving - #ACEinVietnam
This second point may sound cliché, but I am a firm believer that “time really does fly by when you are having fun.” I have learned this through previous experiences. Yet again, this axiom holds true. Even on days when the kids were being difficult or frustrating at times, there was always something that made me smile and subconsciously confirm that my time here was making a difference. More
Leaving Vietnam
By Eoin Gronningsater, Duke Men's Fencing - #ACEinVietnam
The rural countryside of Vietnam is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been, but what makes the country so special is the people in it. I will dearly miss all of the Vietnamese and American coaches and administrators that I had the opportunity to work alongside, but I can confidently say that what I will miss most is the children. They have left their mark on me, and I'll never forget them. More
Sit Down, Be Humble
By Mitch Finesilver, Duke Wrestling - #ACEinVietnam
Additionally, my ACE experience helped me realize the struggles teachers and educators go through to effectively connect with their students and to have a positive impact on their lives. I don't think I ever fully appreciated the hard work that goes into teaching until I had to do it myself. More
The Importance of Community
By Jillian Wolgemuth, Duke Field Hockey - #ACEinVietnam
Each of these small moments I shared with people who created my ACE community. Vietnam was a rare opportunity for all of us to dive into deep relationships with one another. I may not remember the reason for each laugh or tear shared together, but I will remember how the people I met made me feel. More
Enkosi Nomzamo
By Callie Humphrey, Duke Women's Lacrosse - #ACEinSouthAfrica
It then dawned on me as I wrote my last journal entry that I was leaving behind a place and people that had so quickly come to mean so much to me. For instance, the children we worked with and their incessant joy – the smiles on their faces, the laughter in their voices, and the spirit in their gait – day in and day out taught me about gratitude. More
Perhaps a Little Difference Is Enough
By Kayla McCoy, Duke Women's Soccer - #ACEinSouthAfrica
And me? I came back with a whole new perspective and respect for the people of South Africa. I experienced a taste of the beautiful country and was given the opportunity to learn of its history and rich culture. And for all that, I'd say the experience was worth it. More
Finding a Purpose
By Sydnei Murphy, Duke Women's Track & Field - #ACEinSouthAfrica
As highly revered as all of us teachers were, it was finally cool to those kids to be an adult that played sports. The kids were able to see the perks of sticking with a sport, whatever it may be. More
This "Moment"
By Max Feldman, Duke Men's Soccer - #ACEinSouthAfrica
This “moment” was one of the best moments of my life. Every experience was new and different and helped me grow immensely as a person, teacher, and friend but all of it seemed to last for just a moment. One morning we were excited to go to camp the first day and then in the blink of an eye we were all crying on our way to the airport. More
Hope Motivates Us All
By Roman Romero, Duke Wrestling - #ACEinSouthAfrica
Working in Nomzamo has been such an impactful experience due to the new perspectives I have gained while working with the children and learning about the adults. More
Final Day of Camp
By Alyssa Marsh, Duke Women's Swimming & Diving - #ACEinVietnam
This five-hour round trip ended my Vietnam experience perfectly. Quite frankly, this made it more difficult to say goodbye in the end. The area is beautiful and the people are genuine. The kids have so much joy. Vietnam changed my view of the world for the better. More
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