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Meet the ACE in Place Vietnam 2022 Team

Published by 2022 ACE in Place Vietnam Team
The ACE in Place Vietnam group has rapidly immersed ourselves into our responsibilities through working alongside Coach for College and…
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Zoom Filters and Memories for Life

Published by Steph Zempolich, Duke Women’s Lacrosse
When I applied to ACE this year I knew I would gain some sort of meaningful experience out of it…
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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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Going (Fried) Bananas Over Vietnam!

Published by Marge Bilokin, Duke Women's Tennis
Undoubtedly, ACE is an experience to remember. Although virtual, I have established lifelong connections, made friends from Duke as well…
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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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Connecting From Half a World Away

Published by Kayle Park, Duke Women’s Swimming and Diving
There are a plethora of people that I’ve met through my ACE program that I am endlessly thankful for and…
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Get Deep Fast

Published by Naima Turbes, Duke Women's Cross Country and Track and Field
“What do you look for in love, and what does love mean to you?”   This question boomed through my computer…
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