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Laugh at the Little Things

Though my first semester of teaching was a blur, it is defined by a sense of fun. Dropped into a new city, school, and job with only eight weeks of...

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What's Not in the Lesson Plan

It might be crazy to admit that one of my objectives on Fridays is to get my students to cry, but it isn’t because I am giving an impossible test...

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"From Business to Belief: Frassati Cultivates Student Leaders"

While there are many different ways Notre Dame students are able to spend their summers (studying abroad, working at home, interning at a large firm, etc.), the decision is one...

ACE Los Angeles in Sequoia National Park

A Camper’s Brutally Honest Review of Ramen Cup Noodles

Twenty-five miles deep into the Sierra Nevada Mountains, six teachers gather around a table, pondering life’s greatest question: Which Ramen Noodle flavor reigns supreme? I’m Marco, your resident amateur camper...

Cup of Joe: Learning People's Stories

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill discuss strategies for approaching others and inviting them to share their stories.

Cup of Joe: Fresh Perspectives - Will Tiller

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill sit down with Will Tiller, the Associate Program Director for ACE Teaching Fellows. They discuss his...

MSP Frassati Interns

Day in the Life of a Frassati Intern | Twin Cities Edition

This summer, I had the privilege of working as an Advancement Intern at the Aim Higher Foundation in the Twin Cities through the Frassati Internship. In this position, I was...

Cup of Joe: Autumn's Arrival

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill usher in autumn by discussing what they love most about fall.

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A Day in the Life of an ACE Teacher

Ever wondered what a day looks like as an ACE Teacher? Follow along with Maddie Schlehuber (ACE 31) as she takes you along a day as a middle school social...

Detroit Community

"Ordinary Days, Extraordinary Community: A Frassati Summer in Detroit"

“You’re going to Detroit!” I can still remember hearing those four words and being excited, yet unsure. I did not know what to expect. What would it be like living...