Dear Future Self
Published 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…
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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…
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Great Memories
Published by Gisele Tapia, Duke Softball
A big reason I chose a virtual service experience is that ACE is the first service experience I have tried.…
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Good Intentions. Good Impact, Too.
Published by Katya Sander
“To Hell with Good Intentions.” Over a month ago, before our program even started, all the members of ACE were…
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Making A Splash Into Vietnam
Published 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…
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Skepticism to Enthusiasm
Published by Kees Heetderks, Duke Men’s Soccer
Before applying to ACE this summer, I was disappointed as I did not think I would be able to participate.…
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My Home Away from Home
Published by Sydney Steele, Stanford Softball
One thing I was able to learn through volunteering in ACE is that trying new things is not as scary…
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Impact, From a Distance
Published by Sydney Simmons, Duke Women’s Soccer
ACE in Place…I wasn’t quite sure how this was going to work, even after I accepted my position on the…
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The Power of Community
Published by Mia Paulsen, Stanford Women's Swimming & Diving
The photo above is of Taylor and me on our first day working in Pongobamba. We arrived early in the…
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Why Everyone Should Learn a Second Language
Published by Carly Perri, Duke Women's Swimming and Diving
For the longest time, I thought I wanted to study the Spanish language in college. I loved every Spanish class…
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