Author Archives: Sarah Johnson (Queens University Belfast)

The Power of Pink Bikes

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Sarah Johnson (Queens University Belfast)

Belfast is a city often divided by colors. Flags and painted curbstones mark the neighborhoods that are loyalist or nationalist, and colors can show your loyalties, whether it’s orange or green. However, this past weekend, the city came together under … Continue reading →

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Decisions and Doctoral Programs

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Sarah Johnson (Queens University Belfast)

April 15th looms in the distance, an ominous number on my calendars, both electronic and paper. It is a constant presence, in emails, texts, Skype conversations, and phone calls. It is ever approaching at a steady pace, and this time … Continue reading →

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Wait, Finals Come AFTER Break?!

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Sarah Johnson (Queens University Belfast)

As I start to write this, it’s around 3 AM. The National Championship game is on in the background, and I’m once more reminded that Bama did not make it to Pasadena this year (sniff sniff, wipes tear). Football woes … Continue reading →

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Mayhem, Maps, and Mach Numbers

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Sarah Johnson (Queens University Belfast)

My journey to Belfast did not begin as smoothly as I would have liked. Sitting on the tarmac for over two hours before takeoff and a broken entertainment screen that was stuck playing Toy Story 3 in Spanish on the … Continue reading →

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