Finding our Place in ACE PublishedJuly 14, 2022 by Alayna Burns, Duke Field Hockey Spending these three weeks in a new state with new people offered a truly rejuvenating experience, not only for my… Read more
3 Weeks for a Lifetime of Lessons PublishedJuly 26, 2021 by Anthony Hinton, Duke Football In looking back at the past three weeks of ACE, I am stunned by how quickly the ACE and Vietnamese… Read more
The Best Advice PublishedAugust 25, 2019 by Madison Dunk, Duke Women's Lacrosse Going into the ACE program, we received thorough training and countless pieces of advice, both applying to the general ACE… Read more
Lifelong Friendships Half a World Away PublishedAugust 02, 2019 by Daniel Karlin, Duke Football “The sooner you become friends with the Vietnamese coaches, the more fun the trip will be.” That was my teammate… Read more
Last Moments PublishedAugust 02, 2019 by Aaron Wright, Duke Football The months leading up to departure were packed with online modules, video chats, and plenty of advice from former participants,… 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
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
A Small Piece of a Larger Puzzle PublishedJuly 20, 2019 by Jameson Kavel, Duke Softball When I found out I was going to South Africa, I was so excited for the opportunity to interact with… Read more
What I Learned PublishedAugust 22, 2018 by Kate Kutzer, Duke Women's Track and Field Sitting on the plane ride home, I stared out over the wing into the vast blue Pacific, replaying our many… Read more