The Importance of Presence
Published by Tatum Wall
Civic engagement has always been part of my life, and my experiences in ACE South Africa showed me new ways…
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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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Online Service: A Success Story
Published by Julia Boyet, Duke Softball
“Wait you’re doing that online?” is something that I heard a lot when explaining the ACE program that I had…
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Thankful Reflection
Published by Lillie Walker, Duke Softball
We had our final Zoom meeting for the ACE Vietnam Program, and I found myself reflecting on the whole experience.…
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ACE in…My Home?
Published by Olivia Tighe, Duke Women’s Swimming & Diving
Despite ACE being virtual this year I saw this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a new culture in a…
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3,000 Miles Close
Published by Catherine Purnell, Duke Women’s Swimming & Diving
I was nervous going into my ACE experience, as I had no idea what it would look like. I was…
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Almost There (Virtual Volunteering in Peru)
Published by Paige Knudsen, Duke Women's Rowing
I sat nervously awaiting my first day of ACE. Hunkered down in my room on a sailboat in the blistering…
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Meet the ACE in Place Peru 2021 Team
Published by 2021 ACE in Place Peru Team
The ACE in Place Peru team is excited to work with Mujer Peruana, an NGO in Peru. Mujer Peruana focuses…
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Lessons to Last a Lifetime
Published by Blake Wilson, Stanford Men's Gymnastics
While our three weeks in South Africa have come to a close, the lessons I have learned and the memories…
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Zola: A Loving Community
Published by Hannah Howell, Stanford Softball
Before embarking on the long journey to South Africa, I had heard only positive things about the ACE program. Everyone…
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