Tag Archives: Rural Development

June 2010 Reflection

Adam, you are transforming into a full-blooded Irishman. To me this Facebook message from my friend, Barry, meant one thing: success. My goal for this year was to really absorb as much of Ireland & its culture as possible. With … Continue reading

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March 2010 Reflection

One of the main reasons that I wanted to study rural development in Ireland was its similarity to my home state of Alabama. Ireland and Alabama are roughly the same size in area and population, and both possess a strong … Continue reading

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January 2010 Reflection

After a nice Christmas break at home with my family and friends (and a trip to witness Alabama win its 13th National Championship at the Rose Bowl), I came back to Belfast for a grueling week of exams. Three 4-hour … Continue reading

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November 2009 Reflection

I am not the type of person that can quickly adjust to a new environment. It took me almost six months to get over my desire to return home to Alabama and to finally feel at home in Washington DC. … Continue reading

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