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March 2008 Reflection

Since arriving back in Ireland in January, most of my time has been spent trying to develop my summer research thesis topic. Growing up in Southeastern U.S., I have always been fascinated with hurricanes. My family has experienced the brunt … Continue reading

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March 2008 Reflection

It is very hard to believe that it is already March. I’m sure nearly all of the Mitchell journals have started off with that statement. The days have just peeled off the calendar. I’m sure it’s the combination of a … Continue reading

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January 2008 Reflection

The weather isn’t growing on me. I have a nice quality raincoat with a zip-out liner and a hood, and my umbrella is practically surgically attached to my body. I am always prepared for the weather—I knew there would be … Continue reading

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January 2008 Reflection

It is hard to believe that I’m about to begin the second half of my program at UCD. I’ve had a long break and a great opportunity to spend time with my family in Tupper Lake. UCD’s academic schedule closely … Continue reading

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January 2008 Reflection

I can hardly believe that my first semester is already over, as is Christmas, and I am now writing a journal entry in the year 2008. Today I return to Ireland from my home in Florida, and in a few … Continue reading

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November 2007 Reflection

I can hardly believe that I’ve already spent over two months in Ireland. Having just graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in May, I spent the past four years getting up at 6:30am and often not turning in until the … Continue reading

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November 2007 Reflection

When I left Swaziland in July a good friend of mine said, “you’re going to blink and it’ll be October.” Here I find myself, in the middle of November, two weeks from the end of my first term at University … Continue reading

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November 2007 Reflection

This should serve as a warning: The Irish, apparently, don’t say “Have a nice day.” For me, “Have a nice day,” is a force of habit—it is a conversation ender, a goodbye, a polite reminder that though I just selfishly … Continue reading

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June 2007 Reflection

I have felt overwhelmed, exhausted, and strangely elated these past two months. The more routine rhythm I had established during the first half of the semester has transitioned into an intense workload punctuated with travel and other amazing opportunities. One … Continue reading

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March 2007 Reflection

March has snuck up on me as I become more involved in my life in Ireland. My scholarly life is blossoming as I work on the dreaded dissertation, and Dr. Kiberd has told me that I’m on track as far … Continue reading

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January 2007 Reflection

The best part about Ireland so far, other than the people, the cultural experiences, and my academic program, has been the easy access to travel. Last month I was able to travel to Spain and France with two other Mitchells, … Continue reading

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June 2006 Reflections

These past two months have embodied the philosophy: “work hard, play hard.” The more routine rhythm I had established during the first half of the semester has transitioned into an intense workload punctuated with travel and other amazing opportunities. One … Continue reading

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