Stay in the Moment
Published by Ava Sorrento, Stanford Women’s Gymnastics
Before departing from the USA, as part of the preparation for travel and teaching, we coaches were asked what types…
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My Home Away from Home, In-Person Edition
Published by Sydney Steele, Stanford Softball
Having been a part of ACE in Place Vietnam 2021, I knew I was destined to find my way back…
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The Unforgettable Three Weeks in South Africa
Published by Mary Claire Morrison, Duke Rowing
The last three weeks have been some of the most unforgettable experiences of my life and definitely a staple part…
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The Right People, The Right Place, The Right Time
Published by Alana Vawter, Stanford Softball
In what is arguably the most chaotic time of my life, from playing in my first ever Women’s Softball College…
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Pura Vida Mae: The Sustainable Lifestyle of Gandoca and Unforgettable Memories Made
Published by Cameron Kerr, Duke Men’s Soccer
As I boarded my first flight to Costa Rica, reality finally hit me: I was en route to one of…
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My New Costa Rican Family
Published by India Houghton, Stanford Women’s Tennis
The ACE program in Costa Rica changed my perspective like no other. When my plane touched down in San Jose,…
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A Lifetime of Connection
Published by Kelsey Zampa, Duke Softball
Community. This is a word I had used in the context of groups with similar beliefs, physical characteristics, experiences, etc.…
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A Changing Perspective
Published by Connor Krug, Duke Men’s Tennis
This image shows ACE participant Connor Krug shark diving on a previous vacation! When I stumbled upon the 2022 ACE…
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Friendships Across the Sea
Published by Brenna Neault, Stanford Women’s Gymnastics
My three weeks of the ACE in Place virtual program with Coach for College in Vietnam has gone by too…
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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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