Tag Archives: National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG)

A Galway Adventure

Posted on March 6, 2013 by cwalsh13

All I wanted to do was see the castle, I thought to myself as I stepped out of the back of the van with a shoddy clutch, onto the Salthill Promenade behind another passenger and an older Irish gentleman who … Continue reading →

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Wells of Oil, Pots of Gold

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Kathryn Van Winkle - NUI Galway

A chara, My winter holidays are kicking off earlier than those of the other Scholars. I’m currently enjoying an overnight layover in London (complete with shortbread shaped like Scottie dogs and an enchanting night at the circus). This time tomorrow … Continue reading →

Posted in Class of 2012, National University of Ireland Galway | Tagged Irish language, Katie Van Winkle, Mitchell Scholars, Mitchell Scholars Class of 2012, Mitchell Scholars Program, mitchell scholarship, National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), Theatre | Leave a comment

New Adventures

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Mohit Agrawal - NUI Galway

I knew that I could look forward to my time in Ireland when, upon landing at Dublin’s shiny new airport, I was greeted by free luggage carts. That’s right: when moving to a new country, a free luggage cart (are … Continue reading →

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Thanks, Lads

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Deirdre Mask - NUI Galway

My other reflections centered on my life in Galway, the structure of my days, all those funny little things you learn about a country by living there, and not just visiting. (Isn’t it amazing that you can get a decent … Continue reading →

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Blaze of Glory

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Joseph Graziano - NUI Galway

So I feel like it has been a small lifetime since we last spoke. The second half of our year in Ireland started with a mid year retreat in Belfast. Earlier in the year, Stephen, Kyle, and I had met … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Galway

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Joseph Graziano - NUI Galway

As I got off the plane at Dublin airport, I remember the strange looks of those around me as I started laughing to myself that I was actually moving to Ireland for a year. You see, a combination of lack … Continue reading →

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