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Why Virtual Service?

Published by Isabela Onyshko, Stanford Women’s Gymnastics
I applied to ACE because I wanted to explore more ways to expand my service experience. The fact that the…
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Cultivating Humility in Peru

Published by Rick Mihm, Stanford Men’s Swimming & Diving
As we were reflecting on our final project in the final minutes of our last meeting, our on-site location expert…
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Experience Through A Different Lens

Published by Cara Sambeth, Stanford Field Hockey
ACE in Place South Africa - I chose this program not only because I was interested in community service but…
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Open Hearts and Open Minds

Published by Laurel Foster, Stanford Sailing
After much of my college experience was defined by the pandemic and coming in and out of lockdowns, I took…
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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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A Life Changing Summer

Published by Keeley Akagi, Stanford Field Hockey
This was the best summer experience I could have ever imagined for myself. Working with other Vietnamese college students 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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Zulu Dances in my Living Room

Published by Faith Zhefuss, Stanford Lightweight Rowing
Participating in ACE in Place South Africa expanded my world view and understanding of ethical service. I had doubts about…
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