Skepticism to Enthusiasm PublishedAugust 18, 2021 by Kees Heetderks, Duke Men’s Soccer Before applying to ACE this summer, I was disappointed as I did not think I would be able to participate.… Read more
Impact, From a Distance PublishedJuly 26, 2021 by Sydney Simmons, Duke Women’s Soccer ACE in Place…I wasn’t quite sure how this was going to work, even after I accepted my position on the… 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
Looking Back PublishedAugust 22, 2018 by Maddie Hess, Duke Women's Swimming and Diving It’s been half a week since I’ve returned from India. I already miss the SIT staff, DAV and SPYM children,… Read more
Good Morning Ma’am PublishedAugust 07, 2018 by Maddie Hess, Duke Women's Swimming and Diving “Good Morning Ma’am” is a phrase I hear frequently. Whether it’s in the vibrant halls of D.A.V., the local public… Read more