Skip to main content
group of people outside

A Lifetime of Connection

Published by Kelsey Zampa, Duke Softball
Community. This is a word I had used in the context of groups with similar beliefs, physical characteristics, experiences, etc.…
Read more
man outside in forest looking at tarp

Staying Present

Published by Michael Bennett, Duke Men’s Track & Field
I learned so much during this ACE experience, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have an experience like…
Read more
woman in outdoor produce market

Three Weeks in Costa Rica

Published by Phoenix Clarke, Stanford Beach Volleyball
Three Weeks in Costa Rica was the perfect amount of time to truly get a feel for the small town…
Read more
women outside with dog

Learning How to Lead a Pura Vida

Published by Jordan Stock, Stanford Women's Lightweight Rowing
Sometimes it’s not just about the journey or arriving at the destination, but about the people you meet along the…
Read more
group of people smiling in front of mountain range

An Intro to ACE in South Africa 2023

Published by ACE in South Africa 2023 Team
Based in Cape Town, the ACE in South Africa team will engage in sustainable development projects in local communities and…
Read more
group of people outside wearing matching blue shirts

An Intro to ACE in Vietnam 2023

Published by ACE in Vietnam 2023 Team
Over three weeks in Vietnam, these participants will work with Vietnamese college students to teach middle school students lessons in…
Read more

An Intro to ACE in Costa Rica 2023

Published by ACE Staff
In the ACE in Costa Rica program, 12 student-athletes from Duke and Stanford are engaging in conservation and sustainability work…
Read more
woman smiling in front of river

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…
Read more
person swimming with sharks in scuba suit

A Changing Perspective

Published by Connor Krug, Duke Men’s Tennis
This image shows ACE participant Connor Krug shark diving on a previous vacation!  When I stumbled upon the 2022 ACE…
Read more