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
Connecting From Half a World Away PublishedJuly 28, 2021 by Kayle Park, Duke Women’s Swimming and Diving There are a plethora of people that I’ve met through my ACE program that I am endlessly thankful for and… Read more
Closing Ceremony: Pikachu Style PublishedAugust 02, 2019 by Ema Kuczura, Duke Women's Rowing One of the most memorable moments of my experience came on Saturday, the last day of competition during the closing… Read more
The Simple Things PublishedAugust 02, 2019 by Peyton St. George, Duke Softball Wrapping up my experiences from Vietnam into one final blog post has been more difficult than I could’ve ever imagined. … 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 Welcoming Community PublishedJuly 20, 2019 by Mike Ungvarsky, Duke Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field Before the plane took off for South Africa, the one aspect I was most nervous about was the reaction we… Read more
Deeper than the Surface of Volunteering PublishedJuly 20, 2019 by Sarah Nelson, Duke Women’s Volleyball This trip was an unforgettable experience. More than the tangibles, I learned so many important lessons about life. These kids… Read more