The Beauty of Experience
Published by Delaney Thomas, Duke Women's Basketball
If I had to describe my ACE in Panama 2024 experience in one word, it would be gratitude. There was…
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The Power of Community
Published by McKenna Smith, Duke Women’s Swimming & Diving
As we drove down the long winding roads, up the mountains to reach the school, excitement ran through my body;…
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Stay in the Moment
Published by Ava Sorrento, Stanford Women’s Gymnastics
Before departing from the USA, as part of the preparation for travel and teaching, we coaches were asked what types…
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Usisi, Mamela, and Sweet-treat-o’clock
Published by Emilie Moore, Stanford Women’s Swimming & Diving
Usisi, mamela, and sweet-treat-o’clock. When I think back upon this trip, those are the highlight words I remember, the words…
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A Captivating, Yet Easygoing Vietnamese Adventure
Published 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…
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Gift-Giving in Vietnam
Published by Ellie Sutro, Stanford Women’s Rowing
Every morning and afternoon, we, the Vietnamese, Stanford, and Duke coaches, would get off the bus at the school. And…
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My Home Away from Home, In-Person Edition
Published 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…
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Beyond Just Three Weeks in Vietnam
Published by Nicola Hogg, Stanford Women’s Track & Field
Stepping into the ACE program, I must admit I was uncertain about what awaited me. While I had been well-informed…
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Measuring Virtual Impact
Published 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…
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Living Life with a Smile
Published by Julia Boyet, Duke Softball
At the end of the three-week summer camp we shared a tearful goodbye with the 8th and 9th-grade Vietnamese kids…
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