Sharing Gandoca PublishedJuly 11, 2025 by Morven Thomson Throughout our two weeks, we spent a lot of time with the locals of Gandoca. One goal of our trip… Read more
Finding Resilience in Costa Rica PublishedJuly 09, 2025 by William Skelly For most of the two weeks in Costa Rica, our ACE team stayed at Casa Tucan, a family-run lodge in… Read more
If a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words, Why Not Write Two Thousand? PublishedJuly 12, 2024 by Austin Simpson, Duke Men's Swimming & Diving I’ve never really been the reflective type. I had a journal during the summer of 2023 hoping to start a… Read more
Roots of Joy PublishedJuly 12, 2024 by Nora Conaty, Duke Rowing I find it difficult to reflect on two weeks' worth of experiences in a couple of paragraphs, but I will… Read more
Staying Present PublishedJuly 24, 2023 by Michael Bennett, Duke Men’s Track & Field I learned so much during this ACE experience, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have an experience like… Read more
Great Memories PublishedJuly 26, 2022 by Gisele Tapia, Duke Softball A big reason I chose a virtual service experience is that ACE is the first service experience I have tried.… Read more
Making A Splash Into Vietnam PublishedJuly 25, 2022 by Seamus Harding, Duke Men’s Swimming & Diving When I told my family and friends about this incredible opportunity, they were extremely curious about what this experience would… Read more
Out In The Open: Authenticity In Colorado PublishedJuly 14, 2022 by Christina Ferrari, Duke Women's Fencing I didn’t think I’d still be struggling to breathe after over 2 weeks in Colorado. But carrying surprisingly heavy, awkwardly-shaped… Read more
Resiliency In A World Of Doom And Gloom PublishedJuly 14, 2022 by Ellie Coleman, Duke Women's Tennis In a world where news headlines convince us that the world is warming at an alarming rate and climate change… Read more
My Unforgettable Experience in Colorado PublishedJuly 14, 2022 by Connor Drake, Duke Men’s Lacrosse I’m sad to see my time in Colorado end, but I am grateful for everything I gained in knowledge and… Read more