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O’Bama: Election Season Away from Home
As a former volunteer for the Obama campaign, I felt as though I was neglecting my political duties by being away from the US during prime election season. But within my first hour on the island of Ireland, I had … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2013, University College Dublin
Tagged dublin, Franklin and Marshall College, ireland, Mitchell Scholars, Mitchell Scholars Class of 2013, Mitchell Scholars Program, mitchell scholarship, Mona Lotfipour, O'Bama, study abroad, university college dublin (UCD), US election
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Theorizing Ireland
Unfortunately, I must admit that I am not, by my very nature, an optimist. I am instead the cliché “realist.” I worry too much, plan too much, stress too much and think too much for optimism to settle deep within … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2012, University College Dublin
Tagged Appalachia, dublin, Irish literature, Katie Marcum, literature, Mitchell Scholars, Mitchell Scholars Class of 2012, Mitchell Scholars Program, mitchell scholarship, post-graduate study in ireland, university college dublin (UCD), West Virginia
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Until Next Time
It is over now: a year of developing close relationships, meeting new people, humanizing a country and culture to best of my abilities, and living-learning at a different academic institution. Towards the conclusion of any program, I tend to mentally … Continue reading
Dublin Marathon
Early in the morning on October 25th, I hopped into a taxi and rode towards St. Stephen’s Green to see hundreds of runners gravitate towards Merrion Square Park, the location for both the beginning and end of Dublin’s annual marathon. … Continue reading