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PublishedAugust 08, 2023 by Seamus Harding, Duke Men’s Swimming and Diving

These past three and a half weeks have been the most fascinating and eye-opening experiences I have ever encountered in…

PublishedAugust 08, 2023 by Marcus Kushner, Stanford Men’s Gymnastics

ACE was probably the most difficult experience of my life but also one of the most enjoyable, meaningful, and rewarding.…

PublishedAugust 08, 2023 by Henry Morrissey, Stanford Men’s Swimming and Diving

During our first meeting with Brenden Sing, the founder of Shark Guardian and our community partner in Thailand, he shared…

PublishedAugust 08, 2023 by Brandy Atuatasi, Stanford Women’s Track & Field

As I reflect back on my experience in South Africa, I get emotional thinking about my time in the township…

PublishedAugust 08, 2023 by Abby Geiser, Duke Women’s Track & Field

Five years from now, this summer will feel like a distant memory. When I look back at photos, I will…

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…

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…

PublishedJuly 27, 2022 by Zach Barry

Beginning my experience with ACE in Place Vietnam, I was curious to see how the program would operate in a…

PublishedJuly 25, 2022 by Lillie Walker, Duke Softball

We had our final Zoom meeting for the ACE Vietnam Program, and I found myself reflecting on the whole experience.…

PublishedJuly 25, 2022 by Seamus Harding, Duke Men’s Swimming & Diving

When I told my family and friends about this incredible opportunity, they were extremely curious about what this experience would…