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2019 ACE Class Reflects from China, Peru
9/12/2019 10:17:00 AM | Cross Country, Men's Soccer, Wrestling, Swimming & Diving, Track & Field, Athletics
DURHAM, N.C. – Throughout the summer, student-athletes participating in The Rubenstein-Bing Student-Athlete Civic Engagement Program shared reflections from their experiences abroad. In the latest feature, Duke and Stanford ACE participants share some of their final thoughts from China and Peru.
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The Best Advice
By Madison Dunk (Duke Women's Lacrosse) - #ACEinChina
But perhaps I should have known that with an open mind and a willingness to appreciate and embrace these little moments, I was sure to find meaning in something unexpected. So, to all who advised me to keep an open mind throughout my adventure, I am eternally grateful. For all future ACE Athletes, I reiterate this very same, simple advice. More
Five Moments that Most Stand Out
By Matthias Frick (Duke Men's Soccer) - #ACEinChina
Each and every member of the ACE team contributed to the amazing experience I had in Shangri-La. The passion to work with children, the desire to learn more and try new things, as well as the knowledge and experience of them, lifted me up and made this experience the best possible one. More
What I Learned About Culture
By Josh Romine (Duke Men's Cross Country and Track & Field) - #ACEinChina
Through our engagement with local kids and community members in our daily camp, our exploration of the city, and our frequent lessons and research with our CERS leader Dr. Bill, I certainly learned a lot. But I found out that learning about a culture is not as simple as I first thought. More
Takeaways from Shangri-La
By Nathaniel Hartley (Duke Men's Swimming & Diving) - #ACEinChina
In working with my fellow ACE participants, I learned how to always think on my feet and be adaptable, since somedays our plans were affected by weather or other external forces. Going home, I definitely want to remember the importance of strong and effective communication with my fellow captains, coaches, and team members. More
Collaboration and Inspiration
By Brittany Kampfer (Duke Women's Swimming & Diving) - #ACEinPeru
The other part of what made this opportunity memorable to me was being on a team where our personalities were different, but our core values and goals were similar. We each have our respective ways of outwardly showing who we are, but we also all had an incredible work ethic and common goal of working together to complete the projects with the community. More
Shovel (not quite) Ready!
By Amanda Beach (Duke Women's Cross Country and Track & Field) - #ACEinPeru
I learned that simply spending time with people in a place can have a greater impact than the most detailed presentations. At the same time, I also now realize that even spending 3 weeks in a place, and learning from the people who live there, only plants the initial seed of understanding. I realize how much more there is to learn about Peru. More
What Defines Culture?
By Alex Miley (Duke Men's Cross Country and Track & Field) - #ACEinPeru
All in all, I wrestled with a lot of questions throughout my trip, but most of all was inspired to think more critically about how outsiders define "culture" in a particular region. ACE emphasized how our experience will leave us with more questions than answers, and I believe this mindset entering the trip allowed me to engage with the entire experience to a greater degree. More
Home Cooking
By Esteban Suarez (Duke Men's Track & Field) - #ACEinPeru
Peru was a trip filled with love – in more than just food. ?I saw the most beautiful sights on these mountains, and met some of the most beautiful individuals. ?I applied to this trip unknowing of what to expect. ?I think I left learning how important family is, even if it's not blood. More
Why Everyone Should Learn a Second Language
By Carly Perri (Duke Women's Swimming & Diving) - #ACEinPeru
Spanish not only allowed me to speak to more people but it allowed me to gain important perspectives I would never have been exposed to without this skillset. Being immersed in a second language within the scenario of our ACE trip was an opportunity I will forever be thankful for. More
5 Things I Would Tell Someone If They Were to Travel to ACE in Peru
By Josh Finesilver (Duke Wrestling) - #ACEinPeru
While we were there, we took lessons on how to also teach the local children about preserving the environment. The members of the community were very welcoming. However, it was the work ethic and ideas that we learned from local Peruvian community leaders that helped our ACE group learn about this mindset of environmental consciousness in the first place. More
#ACEAthletes
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The Best Advice
By Madison Dunk (Duke Women's Lacrosse) - #ACEinChina
But perhaps I should have known that with an open mind and a willingness to appreciate and embrace these little moments, I was sure to find meaning in something unexpected. So, to all who advised me to keep an open mind throughout my adventure, I am eternally grateful. For all future ACE Athletes, I reiterate this very same, simple advice. More
Five Moments that Most Stand Out
By Matthias Frick (Duke Men's Soccer) - #ACEinChina
Each and every member of the ACE team contributed to the amazing experience I had in Shangri-La. The passion to work with children, the desire to learn more and try new things, as well as the knowledge and experience of them, lifted me up and made this experience the best possible one. More
What I Learned About Culture
By Josh Romine (Duke Men's Cross Country and Track & Field) - #ACEinChina
Through our engagement with local kids and community members in our daily camp, our exploration of the city, and our frequent lessons and research with our CERS leader Dr. Bill, I certainly learned a lot. But I found out that learning about a culture is not as simple as I first thought. More
Takeaways from Shangri-La
By Nathaniel Hartley (Duke Men's Swimming & Diving) - #ACEinChina
In working with my fellow ACE participants, I learned how to always think on my feet and be adaptable, since somedays our plans were affected by weather or other external forces. Going home, I definitely want to remember the importance of strong and effective communication with my fellow captains, coaches, and team members. More
Collaboration and Inspiration
By Brittany Kampfer (Duke Women's Swimming & Diving) - #ACEinPeru
The other part of what made this opportunity memorable to me was being on a team where our personalities were different, but our core values and goals were similar. We each have our respective ways of outwardly showing who we are, but we also all had an incredible work ethic and common goal of working together to complete the projects with the community. More
Shovel (not quite) Ready!
By Amanda Beach (Duke Women's Cross Country and Track & Field) - #ACEinPeru
I learned that simply spending time with people in a place can have a greater impact than the most detailed presentations. At the same time, I also now realize that even spending 3 weeks in a place, and learning from the people who live there, only plants the initial seed of understanding. I realize how much more there is to learn about Peru. More
What Defines Culture?
By Alex Miley (Duke Men's Cross Country and Track & Field) - #ACEinPeru
All in all, I wrestled with a lot of questions throughout my trip, but most of all was inspired to think more critically about how outsiders define "culture" in a particular region. ACE emphasized how our experience will leave us with more questions than answers, and I believe this mindset entering the trip allowed me to engage with the entire experience to a greater degree. More
Home Cooking
By Esteban Suarez (Duke Men's Track & Field) - #ACEinPeru
Peru was a trip filled with love – in more than just food. ?I saw the most beautiful sights on these mountains, and met some of the most beautiful individuals. ?I applied to this trip unknowing of what to expect. ?I think I left learning how important family is, even if it's not blood. More
Why Everyone Should Learn a Second Language
By Carly Perri (Duke Women's Swimming & Diving) - #ACEinPeru
Spanish not only allowed me to speak to more people but it allowed me to gain important perspectives I would never have been exposed to without this skillset. Being immersed in a second language within the scenario of our ACE trip was an opportunity I will forever be thankful for. More
5 Things I Would Tell Someone If They Were to Travel to ACE in Peru
By Josh Finesilver (Duke Wrestling) - #ACEinPeru
While we were there, we took lessons on how to also teach the local children about preserving the environment. The members of the community were very welcoming. However, it was the work ethic and ideas that we learned from local Peruvian community leaders that helped our ACE group learn about this mindset of environmental consciousness in the first place. More
#ACEAthletes
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