Category Archives: Irish University

March 2008 Reflection

Over the past year and a half, I’ve received much advice about living abroad. And most all of it was appreciated and heeded (except for the suggestion that Scot Miller gave me on our first day in Dublin – swimming … Continue reading

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March 2008 Reflection

Since arriving back in Ireland in January, most of my time has been spent trying to develop my summer research thesis topic. Growing up in Southeastern U.S., I have always been fascinated with hurricanes. My family has experienced the brunt … Continue reading

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March 2008 Reflection

It is very hard to believe that it is already March. I’m sure nearly all of the Mitchell journals have started off with that statement. The days have just peeled off the calendar. I’m sure it’s the combination of a … Continue reading

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March 2008 Reflection

There are many ways to see Belfast. The obvious are the open-bus tours, the new “Belfast Eye”, walking through the city center or standing on one of the many surrounding mountains (or hills, for those of you who live near … Continue reading

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January 2008 Reflection

Christmas cards and decorations filled shops as early as October, brilliantly twinkling lights were strung above Grafton Street, carols were piped out of every department store, and shoppers carried more bags than I thought possible. The Christmas season in Ireland … Continue reading

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January 2008 Reflection

The weather isn’t growing on me. I have a nice quality raincoat with a zip-out liner and a hood, and my umbrella is practically surgically attached to my body. I am always prepared for the weather—I knew there would be … Continue reading

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January 2008 Reflection

If I might brand a bit of advice into the brain of every future Mitchell scholar: during your time in Ireland, find your way to an Irish sing-song. Arthur, Nate, Jeff, and I were lucky enough to take one in … Continue reading

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January 2008 Reflection

I suppose it’s worth mentioning at the start that this entry is not an eleventh-hour attempt, as the saying goes, but rather a second-hour one. Second-hour, as in 2:00 a.m. Yes, yes—the rapturous joys of intercontinental jetlag, such as waking … Continue reading

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January 2008 Reflection

I steady myself against the wind that nearly takes me over the edge of the cliffs into the icy Atlantic. Standing here on this ancient lookout point I try to imagine what it must have been like for the guardians … Continue reading

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January 2008 Reflection

I arrived back in the US at the beginning of December to a white-out blizzard: I knew I was back at home. I spent a wonderful few weeks with family and friends, went hiking and cross country skiing, and even … Continue reading

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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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January 2008 Reflection

After the last night of classes in December, I unsurprisingly found myself in a Belfast pub. Some fellow students and I spent the evening listening to live music, talking about the upcoming holidays, and discussing the ins and outs of … Continue reading

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