DURHAM – As we wrap up the final session of ACE in Place 2021, each student-athlete from the Thailand and Vietnam programs shared their final reflection blog post.
ACE IN PLACE | THAILAND
Passion, Knowledge and Sharks
Finn Hossfeld, Fencing
"I think this is what has made ACE so meaningful and so special to me: connecting and working with people who are passionate and driven to make a real difference."
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The Lasting Impacts of ACE in Place
Emma Shuppert, Swimming & Diving
"The flexibility the ACE program offered was so wonderful because it allowed me to do so many things at once, while still being able to appreciate being immersed in the Thai culture and language as well as participate in an extremely rewarding service project."
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ACE IN PLACE | VIETNAM
Skepticism to Enthusiasm
Kees Heetderks, Men's Soccer
"There was nothing more rewarding than the kids telling me they liked my lessons and that they had really gained something from this teaching."
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Going (Fried) Bananas Over Vietnam
Margaryta Bilokin, Women's Tennis
"I got to meet up with one of the Stanford ACE coaches, Lolo Foster, who happened to live only a short drive away from me! In no way did I miss out on the ability to establish connections and make friends through the program's virtual experience."
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