Pura Vida Mae: The Sustainable Lifestyle of Gandoca and Unforgettable Memories Made PublishedJuly 24, 2023 by Cameron Kerr, Duke Men’s Soccer As I boarded my first flight to Costa Rica, reality finally hit me: I was en route to one of… Read more
My New Costa Rican Family PublishedJuly 24, 2023 by India Houghton, Stanford Women’s Tennis The ACE program in Costa Rica changed my perspective like no other. When my plane touched down in San Jose,… Read more
Two Different Jungles: Readjusting After ACE PublishedJuly 24, 2023 by Chloe Beittel, Duke Women’s Fencing I’m back in Washington, D.C. after the ACE in Costa Rica program. I wasn’t emotional leaving like I had been… Read more
Productivity and Purpose in Costa Rica PublishedJuly 24, 2023 by Ivy Davis, Stanford Artistic Swimming The three weeks I spent in Costa Rica have truly been the most invaluable experience of my life. Reflecting on… Read more
Dear Future Self PublishedJuly 24, 2023 by Jala Wright, Duke Softball Dear Future Self, 5 years from now hopefully you are married and traveling the world with your spouse (LOL). If… Read more
A Lifetime of Connection PublishedJuly 24, 2023 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
Staying Present PublishedJuly 24, 2023 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
Three Weeks in Costa Rica PublishedJuly 24, 2023 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
Learning How to Lead a Pura Vida PublishedJuly 24, 2023 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
An Intro to ACE in Place Thailand 2023 PublishedJuly 05, 2023 by ACE in Place Thailand 2023 Team This summer our four ACE in Place Thailand virtual participants will be working with Shark Guardian to drive an awareness… Read more