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June 2007 Reflection
It feels like ages since I wrote my last Mitchell entry. I’ve changed my thesis topic, spent weeks driving around the Irish countryside, flown to Pittsburgh, back to Dublin, gone out to Limerick, driven up the west coast, and back … 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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June 2007 Reflection
I write this final journal almost in shock that the year is over. The last part passed so quickly. Now that I am home I am able to see what a great impact my time in Ireland has had on … 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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June 2007 Reflection
I have felt overwhelmed, exhausted, and strangely elated these past two months. The more routine rhythm I had established during the first half of the semester has transitioned into an intense workload punctuated with travel and other amazing opportunities. One … 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
As I am writing this I can feel winter turning to spring—it was sunny and warm out today. There were people eating their lunches on the benches by the playing fields. I was surprised to see flowers blooming already. In … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2007, Trinity College Dublin
Tagged Creative Writing, Harvard University, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, TCD, Trinity College Dublin, Victoria Sprow
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March 2007 Reflection
SOUNDS OF BELFAST On my first day of volunteering at the Catholic Chaplaincy at Queen’s in January, the jovial cook broke into a chorus of “I’ll take you home again, Kathleen” upon learning my name was Kathleen. I hadn’t heard … 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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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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