"During" is a preposition, so it follows the phrase or noun phrase.
"While" is a conjunction, so it follows the sentence or verb phrase.
See the examples below.
During my journey, I always think of you.
While I am on my journey, I always think of you.
John always got the best achievement during his school.
John always got the best achievement while he was at school.
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