Twin Cities
Life in the City
Minneapolis and St. Paul not only have big-city amenities like museums and sports stadiums, but also have an approachable Midwestern feel. Separated by the Mississippi River, the Twin Cities are considered one metropolitan area but actually include two unique cities, featuring downtown cosmopolitan cores surrounded by distinctive neighborhoods and suburban communities.
ACE Twin Cities
Hometown
South Windsor, CT
Undergraduate Institution
Boston College
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: English and Psychology
What are you looking forward to the most in ACE this year?
I am most looking forward to exploring the Twin Cities with my community members. This will be the farthest I will have been from home and though I'm nervous, I'm excited to experience this next chapter with the incredible people who I'll be living with.
Hometown
Fishers, IN
Undergraduate Institution
Indiana University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Chemistry
Minors: Spanish and Biology
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I had a wonderful experience in Catholic school and I wanted to pay it forward by having a positive impact on my students that will get them Heaven and college!
Hometown
Tampa, FL
Undergraduate Institution
Florida State University
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Mathematics and Secondary STEM Education
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I said yes to ACE because I wanted to give back to the education I received and to grow in my faith with my students.
Hometown
Brunswick, GA
Undergraduate Institution
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Philosophy
Minor: Theology
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I want to serve Jesus as He calls me to. I believe the education and catechesis of young people in Catholic Schools is the most important evangelical initiative in the United States and this is where I’m called to serve.
Hometown
Plano, TX
Undergraduate Institution
New York University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Computer Science
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be?
I would describe my ACE experience as “wonderful!” I’ve been full of wonder at everything I’ve learned, watching my peers become passionate teachers, and being filled with God’s love.