Stay in the Moment
Published by Ava Sorrento, Stanford Women’s Gymnastics
Before departing from the USA, as part of the preparation for travel and teaching, we coaches were asked what types…
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Usisi, Mamela, and Sweet-treat-o’clock
Published by Emilie Moore, Stanford Women’s Swimming & Diving
Usisi, mamela, and sweet-treat-o’clock. When I think back upon this trip, those are the highlight words I remember, the words…
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Gift-Giving in Vietnam
Published by Ellie Sutro, Stanford Women’s Rowing
Every morning and afternoon, we, the Vietnamese, Stanford, and Duke coaches, would get off the bus at the school. And…
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My Home Away from Home, In-Person Edition
Published by Sydney Steele, Stanford Softball
Having been a part of ACE in Place Vietnam 2021, I knew I was destined to find my way back…
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How My Students Inspired Me to Love School
Published by Marcus Kushner, Stanford Men’s Gymnastics
ACE was probably the most difficult experience of my life but also one of the most enjoyable, meaningful, and rewarding.…
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Beyond Just Three Weeks in Vietnam
Published by Nicola Hogg, Stanford Women’s Track & Field
Stepping into the ACE program, I must admit I was uncertain about what awaited me. While I had been well-informed…
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Being Present in the Little Moments
Published by Michelle Lahrkamp, Stanford Sailing
The three weeks I spent at the Thung Hung School in Long My, Vietnam, were challenging, rewarding, and memorable. At…
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Measuring Virtual Impact
Published by Henry Morrissey, Stanford Men’s Swimming and Diving
During our first meeting with Brenden Sing, the founder of Shark Guardian and our community partner in Thailand, he shared…
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Diving into Marine Conservation
Published by Hayden Kwan, Stanford Men’s Swimming & Diving
Over the past few weeks, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in a virtual internship with Duke and Stanford…
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The Power of ACE in South Africa
Published by Brandy Atuatasi, Stanford Women’s Track & Field
As I reflect back on my experience in South Africa, I get emotional thinking about my time in the township…
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