Embracing the Unfamiliar
Published by Jaden Abas, Stanford Wrestling
I did not know what to expect stepping onto the plane crossing the Atlantic Ocean. However, I did know that…
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Tears of Joy
Published by Valencia Xu, Stanford Women’s Tennis
As student-athletes immersed in the daily stressors of university life, we are accustomed to shedding tears of worry, grief, sadness,…
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A Genuine Smile
Published by Abby Alemayeho, Stanford Squash
When was the last time I smiled? This was the question I asked myself to start this piece. I am…
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The Right People, The Right Place, The Right Time
Published by Alana Vawter, Stanford Softball
In what is arguably the most chaotic time of my life, from playing in my first ever Women’s Softball College…
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My New Costa Rican Family
Published by India Houghton, Stanford Women’s Tennis
The ACE program in Costa Rica changed my perspective like no other. When my plane touched down in San Jose,…
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Productivity and Purpose in Costa Rica
Published by Ivy Davis, Stanford Artistic Swimming
The three weeks I spent in Costa Rica have truly been the most invaluable experience of my life. Reflecting on…
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Three Weeks in Costa Rica
Published by Phoenix Clarke, Stanford Beach Volleyball
Three Weeks in Costa Rica was the perfect amount of time to truly get a feel for the small town…
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Learning How to Lead a Pura Vida
Published by Jordan Stock, Stanford Women's Lightweight Rowing
Sometimes it’s not just about the journey or arriving at the destination, but about the people you meet along the…
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Why Virtual Service?
Published by Isabela Onyshko, Stanford Women’s Gymnastics
I applied to ACE because I wanted to explore more ways to expand my service experience. The fact that the…
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