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Parting thoughts

As my year in Ireland approaches its end, I am very grateful for having had the opportunity to spend an amazing year on this island. I have met awesome individuals, seen beautiful landscapes, learned a tremendous amount about the history … Continue reading

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A Taste of the North

Over the last few months, I felt I had come to understand Northern Ireland after having read a few books about the Troubles and often spoken to Irish friends about the conflict. Yet nothing could have prepared me for my … Continue reading

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Discovering Brú na Bóinne

The couple of months since my last post have allowed me to find a bit more time to settle into Dublin, and though the pace and stress of my academic work has picked up significantly, Ireland has proved to provide … Continue reading

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First Impressions

It’s now a bit more than a month and a half since I set foot in Ireland, and what a roller-coaster ride so far. With multiple trips outside the country, a part-time job with an organization in DC, a local … Continue reading

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