Category Archives: Class of 2012

Mitchells for Maths! A story of cross-class service

Last week, thanks to Midwest, Southeast, LMFM, and KFM, I got my 5 minutes of local Irish radio interview fame talking about the MATHletes Challenge 2014, my current project as Public Policy Advisor with SOSventures and the O’Sullivan Foundation. MATHletes … Continue reading

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A Picture-Perfect White-Washed Red-Trimmed Cottage

I’m looking back at my year in Ireland from a distance of four months and more than 4,000 miles. My friends from the master’s program at NUIG finally celebrated our graduation at the end of November, an event I could … Continue reading

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Here Comes the Sun?

One of the strangest things about living here in Ireland is the different notion of the seasons. Try as I might, I couldn’t quite muster a smile for my friends and housemates when they wished me a well-intentioned “Happy Spring!” on … Continue reading

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Global Learning

In January, I attended the Ireland United States Alumni Association’s inaugural conference.  Impressively, every panel of the day included top names in Irish business, education, art, and culture, such as the general secretary of the Department of Education, the chief executive … Continue reading

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Men in Kilts!

This time, I have a funny story to share—a brief glimpse into life at my student residence. While I won’t say it is one of my happiest memories in Ireland, it is certainly one of the most outrageous and has … Continue reading

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Coming to the End/Beginning

In my last couple of blogs I reflected on politics and identity in Northern Ireland.  My thoughts on those subjects are developing, but as the end of my time in Northern Ireland draws near,  I’ll pivot toward personal reflections on … Continue reading

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Rights, Change, and Reflection

A few weeks ago, four courageous women came forward and shared their stories with the Irish Times. They did so again the next day in meetings with TDs and senators, whom the four women had e-mailed repeatedly in an effort … Continue reading

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Thanks, Ireland!

Ireland has had absolutely beautiful weather for the last week. Bright sunshine, no cloud to be found, a light breeze and 75 degrees…this sort of weather makes me want to stay. If only, it was like this year round. Not … Continue reading

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From California

It is hard to believe but I am writing from Stanford, California. It is amazing how fast the year flew by. It seems like just yesterday I arrived in Belfast. My program is not over though – I am currently … Continue reading

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Lasting Connections

One of the questions on the Mitchell End-Of-Year Survey asked us the following: We strive to connect Scholars to people of the island of Ireland. Did your experience have this result? In what ways was this accomplished or hindered? Please … Continue reading

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Bloomsday! Dublin, Books, and Home

As I look around my small UCD student residence—a different room in a different building, after moving at the official end of the semester to summer housing—I’m struck by the fact that this year, no matter how momentous it has … Continue reading

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“And it’s over the fields with my pack on my back…”

I’m up on my feet, walking again—yesterday I even ran to catch a bus! The last few months have been full of travel and activity, and I’ve had lots of opportunities to dispel the restlessness that built up during my convalescence. … Continue reading

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