Will the Good of Others PublishedSeptember 04, 2024 by Yannis Schattman Taking time to reflect on a truly eye-opening trip, it is difficult to pinpoint specific instances that stood out to… Read more
Cultural Connections and Compassionate Contributions PublishedJuly 31, 2024 by Macy Szukics Participating in ACE in South Africa has taught me numerous things about myself, my peers, communities abroad, other cultures, diverse… Read more
“We Can’t Go Over It, We Can’t Go Under It, So We Gotta Go Through It!”- Persist, Listen, and Most Importantly, Be Happy PublishedJuly 31, 2024 by Monica Balakrishnan Fun fact: the quote in this blog’s title is a line from a book readapted to a song performed by… Read more
Trial by Miles: A Lesson in Resilience from Gandoca, Costa Rica PublishedJuly 12, 2024 by Jack Kovach, Duke Men’s Cross Country + Track & Field Running is an inherently individualistic pursuit. An activity that can be completed entirely alone and a sport in which performance… Read more
¡Vóleibol! PublishedMay 29, 2024 by Zizi Newhard, Duke Women's Fencing I waved and smiled as I entered the school, trying to hide how I really felt: unprepared and unqualified. Many… Read more
Panama: A Week of Perspective PublishedMay 28, 2024 by Connor Barket, Duke Wrestling My name is Connor Barket, and I am a junior on the Duke Men’s Wrestling Team. Thanks to many, including… Read more
My Home Away from Home, In-Person Edition PublishedAugust 08, 2023 by Sydney Steele, Stanford Softball Having been a part of ACE in Place Vietnam 2021, I knew I was destined to find my way back… Read more
Connecting Through Smiles: Lessons Learned from Teaching in Long Mỹ PublishedAugust 08, 2023 by Chelsea Proutt, Duke Rowing Upon returning home, I have found myself routinely scrolling through the photos I took in Vietnam. In almost every photo,… Read more
Being Present in the Little Moments PublishedAugust 08, 2023 by Michelle Lahrkamp, Stanford Sailing The three weeks I spent at the Thung Hung School in Long My, Vietnam, were challenging, rewarding, and memorable. At… Read more
Celebrating the Unknown PublishedAugust 08, 2023 by Rory Cavan, Duke Men’s Cross Country + Track and Field My time as a member of the ACE in South Africa team was truly one of the greatest experiences of… Read more