Author Archives: Kiera SkyTorpie

In a few short weeks, many of my fellow Mitchells will return home to the US to continue on their incredible paths, and I’ll be staying here. While I’m so excited to begin my next chapter in Belfast, this last … Continue reading →

Back in January, probably around the same time I posted my last blog, a few friends and I planted a circle of daffodils in Ormeau Park. Beside each bulb we placed folded pieces of paper with our dreams and intentions … Continue reading →

Before choosing Queen’s, I was really torn between Belfast or Dublin. I’d been to Dublin before. I knew I liked it. But something in my heart was pulling me in a different direction. I can’t really explain it. I had … Continue reading →

A few days ago, a friend from home reached out and asked if I’d had any “pinch me” moments since arriving on the island. My immediate response was that this entire experience has been a pinch me moment. I thought … Continue reading →