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Going (Fried) Bananas Over Vietnam!

Published by Marge Bilokin, Duke Women's Tennis
Undoubtedly, ACE is an experience to remember. Although virtual, I have established lifelong connections, made friends from Duke as well…
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A Transformative Time

Published 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…
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Day in the Life – ACE in Peru 2019 Edition

Published by Taylor Scornavacco (Stanford Women's Lacrosse) and Josh Finesilver (Duke Wrestling)
5:15AM Wake up, get ready, and throw on some workout clothes. 5:30AM Go out for a run. Cusco sits above…
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Lessons Taught, Lessons Learned

Published by Tim Sah, Stanford Men's Tennis
“For the past three weeks, we have been your teachers and coaches, but you all have taught us more than…
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Connecting with the Kids

Published by Areta Buness (Stanford Women's Lacrosse) and Josh Romine (Duke Men’s Track & Field and Cross Country)
Our ACE team is spending three weeks at the China Exploration and Research Society (CERS) Zhongdian Center, just outside of…
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Deeper than the Surface of Volunteering

Published by Sarah Nelson, Duke Women’s Volleyball
This trip was an unforgettable experience. More than the tangibles, I learned so many important lessons about life. These kids…
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A Small Impact

Published by Jazz Moreno, Duke Softball
As soon as I applied for ACE in South Africa, the only expectation I had was that I was going…
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