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March 2007 Reflection
We are now halfway into the second semester. Technically here at DCU the idea is to finish the second semester before really putting any focus onto our dissertations. Instead, I submitted an abstract to the International Sunbelt Social Network Conference … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2007, Dublin City University
Tagged DCU, Dublin City University, Georgetown University, Internation Security and Conflict Studies, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, Sarah Wappett
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March 2007 Reflection
After returning to Derry from a winter vacation in Cyprus and Israel/Palestine, I took my first semester exams and then spent the last week of January attending a number of events commemorating the 35th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. It was … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2007, University of Ulster
Tagged Aaron Kurman, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, peace and conflict studies, university of ulster, University of Virginia, UVA
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March 2007 Reflection
This semester, I cannot say that my lack of traveling is due to classes or thesis work. All I can say is that Ireland, particularly Galway, is addicting. Once you visit, you want to return; once you live here, you … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2007, National University of Ireland Galway
Tagged Biomedical Science, Karly Burke, Kenyon College, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, National University of Ireland Galway
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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
Posted in Class of 2007, University College Dublin
Tagged Anglo-Irish Literature, Kara Cook, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, Oklahoma State University, UCD, University College Dublin
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March 2007 Reflection
My second semester started about a month ago, and my classes are phenomenal. I’m taking a slew of courses from practicing journalists who are among the best in their fields.My Publication Design course is taught by a graduate of DCU’s … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2007, Dublin City University
Tagged Daniel Preysman, Darmouth College, DCU, Dublin City University, Journalism, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship
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March 2007 Reflection
There is no shortage of cliff walks and hill hikes in Ireland. One of my recent adventures took me to Blessington, in the Wicklow mountains, where I trudged across sloping golden hillsides covered with tufts of coarse grass and the … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2007, Trinity College Dublin
Tagged Adar Cohen, International Peace Studies, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, TCD, Trinity College Dublin, Wheaton College
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March 2007 Reflection
I am now in my final semester of classes and fortunately they are much more interesting and relevant this term. I am taking courses on international policy, development and even a class on public international law. I have also begun … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2007, University of Limerick
Tagged mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, Ohio University, Peace and Development Studies, Sarah Sexton, University of Limerick
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January 2007 Reflection
It’s been almost a month since I finished classes, but it feels like a lot longer. The last few weeks of classes were intense, and I had several assignments due in rapid succession, including a newspaper critique and a radio … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2007, Dublin City University
Tagged Daniel Preysman, Darmouth College, DCU, Dublin City University, Journalism, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship
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January 2007 Reflection
With four classes behind me and exciting adventures in various stages of planning, I now proceed with my second term in the International Peace Studies program. The richness and dynamism of the program have generated far too many research interests … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2007, Trinity College Dublin
Tagged Adar Cohen, International Peace Studies, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, TCD, Trinity College Dublin, Wheaton College
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January 2007 Reflection
It was a not-so-blustery day last month when, while walking with a classmate through the Queen’s campus, I turned to him and said “You know? I really like it here!” I think I really surprised him because I normally fill … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2007, Queen's University Belfast
Tagged Indiana University, International Politics and Conflict Resolution, Kathleen Claussen, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, QUB, Queens University Belfast
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January 2007 Reflection
“Hey Matt. I heard you were in Dublin! Wow! That must be amazing. How do you like it out there? “Yeah, it’s great, but actually I wasn’t in Dublin. And technically I wasn’t in Ireland either.” Blank stare. “I was … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2007, National University of Ireland Galway, Queen's University Belfast
Tagged Human Rights and Criminal Justice, Matt Haney, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, National University of Ireland Galway, NUIG, QUB, Queens University Belfast, University of California Berkeley
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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
Posted in Class of 2007, University College Dublin
Tagged Anglo-Irish Literature, Kara Cook, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, Oklahoma State University, UCD, University College Dublin
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