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
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
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
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
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
A Small Impact PublishedJuly 20, 2019 by Jazz Moreno, Duke Softball As soon as I applied for ACE in South Africa, the only expectation I had was that I was going… Read more
A Day in the Life in ACE in Vietnam 2019 PublishedJuly 07, 2019 by Daniel Karlin (Duke Football) and Aaron Wright (Duke Football) 4:30: Wake up, brush teeth, and throw on some clothes. 4:45: Run about a mile to the gym and get about… Read more