Posts from ACE in Vietnam in Stanford University and Community partner relationships

After much of my college experience was defined by the pandemic and coming in and out of lockdowns, I took…

Dear Future Self, Looking back on this three-week virtual engagement, there are so many experiences I’d like to remember and…

This was the best summer experience I could have ever imagined for myself. Working with other Vietnamese college students and…

One thing I was able to learn through volunteering in ACE is that trying new things is not as scary…

Going into my ACE experience this summer, I wasn’t totally sure what to expect. I was excited to interact with…

In Vietnam, sharing is more than simply caring.  There, it is a way of existence — a natural inclination in…

“For the past three weeks, we have been your teachers and coaches, but you all have taught us more than…

The three weeks I spent in Vietnam were some of the “best days of my life.” I’m so fortunate to…

What initially seemed like a trip that would last forever was finally met with a day full of goodbyes. We…

It’s crazy to look back and realize we created these incredibly meaningful relationships with kids without even speaking their language.…