Author Archives: Alexander Firestine

Giving My Brother a Glimpse Into My New World

Where do I start? When reflecting on the last few months, I realized how much I’ve grown throughout this program. With an abundance of new friends, experiences, and challenges, this program has been one of the most rewarding in my … Continue reading

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Everyone on Aer Lingus Complimented my Lidl Jumper

Welcome back! I sincerely hope you enjoyed my last post. This one doesn’t have as cool of an intro, but I promise it’ll be a rollercoaster of emotions throughout. Enjoy! Through my involvement with the Mitchell Scholarship program, I’ve met … Continue reading

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Mountaineering, Polar Plunge, Tattoos, and Liberian Hip Hop

“There’s a race of men that don’t fit in,     A race that can’t stay still; So they break the hearts of kith and kin,     And they roam the world at will. They range the field and they rove … Continue reading

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