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ACE in Vietnam: Final Blog Posts
8/16/2023 1:57:00 PM | Softball, Swimming & Diving, Athletics
DURHAM – With the 2023 ACE Program complete, student-athletes who participated in ACE in Vietnam shared their final reflection blog posts on their summer experiences.
ACE IN VIETNAM
Inspiring a Love of Learning
Lillie Walker, Softball
"As I take time to reflect on my experience with ACE, I can't help but feel extremely grateful and blessed to have had such a rewarding opportunity. I got a taste of Vietnam last summer during the virtual program and was absolutely thrilled to get the chance to be involved in the in-person program this summer. I never imagined how many meaningful relationships I would build in such a short 3-week period." Read more.
A Captivating, Yet Easygoing Vietnamese Adventure
Seamus Harding Jr., Men's Swimming & Diving
"When I bid farewell to the school, I told my students to stay strong. I assured them that it wasn't a goodbye but merely a "see you later." Witnessing their strength, I know that even though I'm across the world, they can reach out to me, and I will always be cheering them on. While it was heartbreaking to leave those students for the last time, I know that we all positively impacted each other's lives, and that is what we should remember about this experience. I will cherish my memories and hold these students dear in my heart. Despite my strong demeanor, thinking about them always stirs up emotions and makes me miss them deeply. I am incredibly honored to have represented ACE, Coach for College, and the Yellow Bumblebees during this experience, and it is an experience that I will cherish forever." Read more.
For more information on the ACE Program, visit here.
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ACE IN VIETNAM
Inspiring a Love of Learning
Lillie Walker, Softball
"As I take time to reflect on my experience with ACE, I can't help but feel extremely grateful and blessed to have had such a rewarding opportunity. I got a taste of Vietnam last summer during the virtual program and was absolutely thrilled to get the chance to be involved in the in-person program this summer. I never imagined how many meaningful relationships I would build in such a short 3-week period." Read more.
A Captivating, Yet Easygoing Vietnamese Adventure
Seamus Harding Jr., Men's Swimming & Diving
"When I bid farewell to the school, I told my students to stay strong. I assured them that it wasn't a goodbye but merely a "see you later." Witnessing their strength, I know that even though I'm across the world, they can reach out to me, and I will always be cheering them on. While it was heartbreaking to leave those students for the last time, I know that we all positively impacted each other's lives, and that is what we should remember about this experience. I will cherish my memories and hold these students dear in my heart. Despite my strong demeanor, thinking about them always stirs up emotions and makes me miss them deeply. I am incredibly honored to have represented ACE, Coach for College, and the Yellow Bumblebees during this experience, and it is an experience that I will cherish forever." Read more.
For more information on the ACE Program, visit here.
#GoDuke
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