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Learning How to Lead a Pura Vida

Published by Jordan Stock, Stanford Women's Lightweight Rowing
Sometimes it’s not just about the journey or arriving at the destination, but about the people you meet along the…
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Online Service: A Success Story

Published by Julia Boyet, Duke Softball
“Wait you’re doing that online?” is something that I heard a lot when explaining the ACE program that I had…
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Thankful Reflection

Published by Lillie Walker, Duke Softball
We had our final Zoom meeting for the ACE Vietnam Program, and I found myself reflecting on the whole experience.…
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ACE in…My Home?

Published by Olivia Tighe, Duke Women’s Swimming & Diving
Despite ACE being virtual this year I saw this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a new culture in a…
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3,000 Miles Close

Published by Catherine Purnell, Duke Women’s Swimming & Diving
I was nervous going into my ACE experience, as I had no idea what it would look like. I was…
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Lessons to Last a Lifetime

Published by Blake Wilson, Stanford Men's Gymnastics
While our three weeks in South Africa have come to a close, the lessons I have learned and the memories…
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Zola: A Loving Community

Published by Hannah Howell, Stanford Softball
Before embarking on the long journey to South Africa, I had heard only positive things about the ACE program. Everyone…
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Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve

Published by Caitlin Keefe, Stanford Women's Volleyball
On June 17, 2019 I entered the small township of Zola for the first time. I was excited, a little bit nervous…
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