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March 2009 Reflection
Since today is the Feast of St. Joseph and two days ago was the Feast of St. Patrick and since I have been something of a recalcitrant Catholic the past few months, I figure this is as good a time … Continue reading
March 2009 Reflection
I catch myself doing it more frequently now. It started off subtly, merely a change in intonation when asking questions, saying “hiya” when greeting people, and getting people’s attention by saying “sorry.” Now, I catch myself saying “your man,” “thanks … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2009, Dublin City University
Tagged Development Studies, Dublin City University, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, United States Naval Academy, Victoria Moore
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January 2009 Reflection
January is paper period at Dublin City University. Thus, when Christmas vacation came to an end two weeks ago, I began to dread the prospect of coming back to a mostly empty campus to spend long days in the library … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2009, Dublin City University
Tagged DCU, Dublin City University, Duke University, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, Political Communication, Ryan McCartney
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January 2009 Reflection
Human beings fascinate me. They always have. Ever since I was little, I’ve loved going to airports and other transportation hubs to observe the eclectic collection of humanity, witnessing people of all ages, backgrounds, and traditions. I’ve nourished my enthusiasm … Continue reading
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Tagged Development Studies, Dublin City University, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, United States Naval Academy, Victoria Moore
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November 2008 Reflection
I had an unusual undergraduate experience. Ok, that’s an understatement. I went to the Naval Academy, a school that was 80% male, required me to wear a uniform daily, and only let me venture outside the walls on the weekend. … Continue reading
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Tagged Development Studies, Dublic City University, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, United States Naval Academy, Victoria Moore
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November 2008 Reflection
There’s a perfect way to pour a Guinness. Although I’ve heard the nuances of the craft vary from bartender to bartender over here in Ireland, the general rule of thumb is to pour two-thirds of a pint, let it settle … Continue reading
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Tagged DCU, Dublin City University, Duke University, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, Political Communication, Ryan McCartney
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June 2008 Reflection
Sadly enough, the year is starting to wind down. The good news is that I just recently finished all my work for the 2nd semester and am beginning to focus on my thesis. I’m staying in Ireland for the summer … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2008, Dublin City University
Tagged Dublin City University, International Security and Conflict, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, Sean Healy, United States Military Academy
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March 2008 Reflection
While attending a guest lecture given by the US Embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission recently, I finally realized just how vast the differences between Americans and Europeans are. In answering a question concerning European and American relations under our current … Continue reading
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Tagged Dublin City University, International Security and Conflict, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, Sean Healy, United States Military Academy
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January 2008 Reflection
The Healy family continues to enjoy the Irish experience. I’m about to finish my first semester of classes (a final essay due in a few days) and look forward towards next semester, which will offer me the opportunity to take … Continue reading
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Tagged Dublin City University, International Security and Conflict, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, Sean Healy, United States Military Academy
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November 2007 Reflection
My time thus far in Ireland has been quite enjoyable. The last few months have been busy for me starting with my return home from Baghdad, Iraq in August. My wife, Carolyn, and I didn’t have much time to relax, … Continue reading
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Tagged Dublin City University, International Security and Conflict, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, Sean Healy, United States Military Academy
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June 2007 Reflection
Wow, it is hard to believe that the year is already over. When I last wrote it was March, and I was headed home for reading week. While I was there, I went back up to New York to see … 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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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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