Zoom Filters and Memories for Life PublishedAugust 22, 2021 by Steph Zempolich, Duke Women’s Lacrosse When I applied to ACE this year I knew I would gain some sort of meaningful experience out of it… Read more
Creating Bonds Over 3 Weeks of Zoom Meetings PublishedAugust 22, 2021 by Sarah Snyder, Duke Women’s Swimming & Diving My final moments on Zoom with the rest of the ACE Vietnam II coaches were filled with many mixed emotions.… Read more
Going (Fried) Bananas Over Vietnam! PublishedAugust 22, 2021 by Marge Bilokin, Duke Women's Tennis Undoubtedly, ACE is an experience to remember. Although virtual, I have established lifelong connections, made friends from Duke as well… Read more
Skepticism to Enthusiasm PublishedAugust 18, 2021 by Kees Heetderks, Duke Men’s Soccer Before applying to ACE this summer, I was disappointed as I did not think I would be able to participate.… Read more
Impact, From a Distance PublishedJuly 26, 2021 by Sydney Simmons, Duke Women’s Soccer ACE in Place…I wasn’t quite sure how this was going to work, even after I accepted my position on the… Read more
No Translation Necessary PublishedAugust 02, 2019 by Michaela Reinhart, Duke Women's Cross Country and Track & Field I thought I knew a lot about relationships before traveling to Vietnam. All sorts of relationships, too: friendships, dating relationships,… Read more
A Day in the Life in ACE in Vietnam 2019 PublishedJuly 07, 2019 by Daniel Karlin (Duke Football) and Aaron Wright (Duke Football) 4:30: Wake up, brush teeth, and throw on some clothes. 4:45: Run about a mile to the gym and get about… Read more
Somber Ends and New Beginnings PublishedJuly 27, 2017 by Johnathan Schwartzman, Duke Men’s Fencing I have never wanted to miss a flight before, until the return trip from ACE. It is hard to put… Read more
March Madness in Vietnam PublishedJuly 20, 2017 by Kevin Gehsmann, Duke Football The most humbling moment for me was watching the kids love to play basketball. We started coaching from the ground… Read more
Competition Day PublishedJuly 20, 2017 by Mackenzie Willborn, Duke Women’s Swimming and Diving Returning home from Vietnam is honestly a bit daunting to think about. After seeing and feeling so many things, going… Read more