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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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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Good Intentions. Good Impact, Too.
Published by Katya Sander
“To Hell with Good Intentions.” Over a month ago, before our program even started, all the members of ACE were…
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Cultivating Humility in Peru
Published by Rick Mihm, Stanford Men’s Swimming & Diving
As we were reflecting on our final project in the final minutes of our last meeting, our on-site location expert…
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A Call for Action: Partnering to Create Impact Worth Celebrating
Published by Caitlin Chicoski, Stanford Women's Lacrosse
“LELELELE!!” We all called out from our respective places in the world as we logged off of our last zoom…
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Growth,Drive, and Perspective with ACE in Place
Published by Amanda Zeng, Stanford Women’s Gymnastics
The past three weeks have been such an enlightening experience full of growth and understanding. From meetings with Ocean Pledge’s…
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Experience Through A Different Lens
Published by Cara Sambeth, Stanford Field Hockey
ACE in Place South Africa - I chose this program not only because I was interested in community service but…
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3 Weeks, 2 ‘Sabais,’ 1 Goal
Published by Alana Vawter, Stanford Softball
Going into this summer and this program I had no idea what to expect. What would an online service project…
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A Transformative Time
Published by Tatum Boyd, Stanford Softball
Dear Future Self, Looking back on this three-week virtual engagement, there are so many experiences I’d like to remember and…
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My Home Away from Home
Published by Sydney Steele, Stanford Softball
One thing I was able to learn through volunteering in ACE is that trying new things is not as scary…
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