Advice & lessons learned Archives - Page 2 of 13

PublishedJuly 24, 2022 by Amanda Zeng, Stanford Women’s Gymnastics

The past three weeks have been such an enlightening experience full of growth and understanding. From meetings with Ocean Pledge’s…

PublishedJuly 24, 2022 by John Peters, Duke Men’s Golf

Three weeks went by in the blink of an eye. When starting ACE in Place South Africa, I felt I…

PublishedJuly 24, 2022 by Cara Sambeth, Stanford Field Hockey

ACE in Place South Africa - I chose this program not only because I was interested in community service but…

PublishedJuly 14, 2022 by Ellie Coleman, Duke Women's Tennis

In a world where news headlines convince us that the world is warming at an alarming rate and climate change…

PublishedJuly 14, 2022 by Phoebe Brinker, Duke Women’s Golf

“Beware when life gets too easy,” our guide at the Ute Mountain Tribal Park told us on the hot July…

PublishedJuly 14, 2022 by Connor Drake, Duke Men’s Lacrosse

I’m sad to see my time in Colorado end, but I am grateful for everything I gained in knowledge and…

PublishedJuly 14, 2022 by Alayna Burns, Duke Field Hockey

Spending these three weeks in a new state with new people offered a truly rejuvenating experience, not only for my…

PublishedAugust 22, 2021 by Steph Zempolich, Duke Women’s Lacrosse

When I applied to ACE this year I knew I would gain some sort of meaningful experience out of it…

PublishedAugust 22, 2021 by Alana Vawter, Stanford Softball

Going into this summer and this program I had no idea what to expect. What would an online service project…

PublishedAugust 18, 2021 by Tatum Boyd, Stanford Softball

Dear Future Self, Looking back on this three-week virtual engagement, there are so many experiences I’d like to remember and…