One Turtle at a Time PublishedSeptember 06, 2023 by Megan McGinnis, Duke Women's Track & Field I wrapped two hands around the end of an especially cumbersome log. On three, our assembled trio hoisted the offending… Read more
Stay in the Moment PublishedAugust 16, 2023 by Ava Sorrento, Stanford Women’s Gymnastics Before departing from the USA, as part of the preparation for travel and teaching, we coaches were asked what types… Read more
Usisi, Mamela, and Sweet-treat-o’clock PublishedAugust 09, 2023 by Emilie Moore, Stanford Women’s Swimming & Diving Usisi, mamela, and sweet-treat-o’clock. When I think back upon this trip, those are the highlight words I remember, the words… Read more
Inspiring a Love of Learning PublishedAugust 09, 2023 by Lillie Walker, Duke Softball As I take time to reflect on my experience with ACE, I can’t help but feel extremely grateful and blessed… Read more
A Captivating, Yet Easygoing Vietnamese Adventure PublishedAugust 08, 2023 by Seamus Harding, Duke Men’s Swimming and Diving These past three and a half weeks have been the most fascinating and eye-opening experiences I have ever encountered in… Read more
Gift-Giving in Vietnam PublishedAugust 08, 2023 by Ellie Sutro, Stanford Women’s Rowing Every morning and afternoon, we, the Vietnamese, Stanford, and Duke coaches, would get off the bus at the school. And… Read more
My Home Away from Home, In-Person Edition PublishedAugust 08, 2023 by Sydney Steele, Stanford Softball Having been a part of ACE in Place Vietnam 2021, I knew I was destined to find my way back… Read more
How My Students Inspired Me to Love School PublishedAugust 08, 2023 by Marcus Kushner, Stanford Men’s Gymnastics ACE was probably the most difficult experience of my life but also one of the most enjoyable, meaningful, and rewarding.… Read more
Connecting Through Smiles: Lessons Learned from Teaching in Long Mỹ PublishedAugust 08, 2023 by Chelsea Proutt, Duke Rowing Upon returning home, I have found myself routinely scrolling through the photos I took in Vietnam. In almost every photo,… Read more
Beyond Just Three Weeks in Vietnam PublishedAugust 08, 2023 by Nicola Hogg, Stanford Women’s Track & Field Stepping into the ACE program, I must admit I was uncertain about what awaited me. While I had been well-informed… Read more