Author Archives: Matthew Wigler | Trinity College Dublin

Planting Roots, Staying Connected, and Keeping Faith

I had never been to an interfaith tree planting before this winter and as I rode the bus to County Meath for my first I wondered what it might entail. It was Tu B’Shevat, a Jewish holiday often compared to … Continue reading

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When Words Escape Us, Places Stay With Us

Winter vacation lasts a long time at Trinity. Returning to Dublin today, I spent the last month away from campus after finishing up final term papers in mid-December. While I’ve used that time to recharge following a busy term of … Continue reading

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Counties You Can Count On

Since arriving in Ireland in August, I have been consistently blown away by the island’s breathtaking beauty, especially as I have come to discover that said beauty is itself anything but consistent. They might call Ireland “the Emerald Isle,” but … Continue reading

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