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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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Inspiring a Love of Learning

Published by Lillie Walker, Duke Softball
As I take time to reflect on my experience with ACE, I can’t help but feel extremely grateful and blessed…
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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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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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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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