Zoom Filters and Memories for Life
Published 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…
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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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Passion, Knowledge, & Sharks
Published by Finn Hossfeld, Duke Men's Fencing
I had the privilege of working with an incredible group of individuals during my time with ACE in Place Thailand.…
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Connecting From Half a World Away
Published 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…
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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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3 Weeks of Growth
Published by Carly King, Duke Women’s Track and Field
Through ACE in Place South Africa, I learned so many valuable lessons. I believe that each person I was lucky…
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Lessons on Food and Meaningful Service
Published by Zach Wassmer, Duke Men’s Swimming and Diving
My team’s work with SA Harvest has had a substantial impact on my understanding of the world and of myself.…
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Impact, From a Distance
Published 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…
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Twenty Seconds
Published by Elizabeth Reneau, Duke Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field
“You know, sometimes all you need is twenty seconds of insane courage. Just literally twenty seconds of just embarrassing bravery.…
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