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
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
Great Memories PublishedJuly 26, 2022 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.… Read more
Good Intentions. Good Impact, Too. PublishedJuly 26, 2022 by Katya Sander “To Hell with Good Intentions.” Over a month ago, before our program even started, all the members of ACE were… Read more
Making A Splash Into Vietnam 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… Read more
Skepticism to Enthusiasm PublishedAugust 18, 2021 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.… Read more
My Home Away from Home PublishedJuly 28, 2021 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… Read more
Impact, From a Distance PublishedJuly 26, 2021 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… Read more
The Power of Community PublishedSeptember 02, 2019 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… Read more
Why Everyone Should Learn a Second Language PublishedAugust 30, 2019 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… Read more