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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Connecting Through Smiles: Lessons Learned from Teaching in Long Mỹ
Published by Chelsea Proutt, Duke Rowing
Upon returning home, I have found myself routinely scrolling through the photos I took in Vietnam. In almost every photo,…
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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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Try New Things
Published by Conor Bohrer, Duke Men’s Track and Field & Cross Country
Try new things. That’s been my theme this summer, and ACE has been the driving force behind it. Coming into…
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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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Living Life with a Smile
Published by Julia Boyet, Duke Softball
At the end of the three-week summer camp we shared a tearful goodbye with the 8th and 9th-grade Vietnamese kids…
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