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The Irish Way
When I first landed in Dublin last August, I had very little idea what the year had in store. I had not been to Ireland, I knew only the basics of Irish history, and candidly, I had not even been … Continue reading
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You’re Very Welcome
You’re very welcome. Very welcome to University. Very welcome to the pub. Very welcome to church. Very welcome to Ireland. Ireland is often said to be the land of 100,000 welcomes. Almost wherever you go across the island, Céad Míle … Continue reading
The Journey Begins
I first visited Ireland with my family when I was ten years old. As a young boy who had never left his country, coming from a small isolated family of four, the experience changed my outlook. That visit, I learned … Continue reading
Sláinte!
Given that this is my last blog post as a Mitchell, it seems essential to do a bit of reflecting. It has truly been quite an incredible year. I’ve couch-surfed with 21 people around the globe, visited 14 new countries, … Continue reading
Making Work
As a part of our course requirements at The Lir, the MFA directors present a new short piece (scene, devised work, choreography, installation) every week of the first two terms, totaling approximately twenty-four pieces between September and March. This is … Continue reading
Posted in class of 2016, Trinity College Dublin
Tagged collaboration, design, directing, mfa, the lir, theater, Theatre, Trinity College Dublin (TCD)
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TGIT: Thank God It’s Tuesday!
“Monday you can fall apart, Tuesday, Wednesday break my heart, Thursday doesn’t even start, It’s Friday I’m in love.” — The Cure, from “Friday I’m in Love” (a Ukulele Tuesday favorite) As much as I like a good ol’ fashioned … Continue reading
Rowing with the DUBC
The picture above perfectly encapsulates my rowing experience – me trying to poke my head above a taller, stronger, and more superior athlete. You can see my wee glasses over a shoulder near the middle. In all seriousness, joining the … Continue reading
Posted in class of 2016, Irish University, Trinity College Dublin, Uncategorized
Tagged Diversity, Rowing
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Center Stage
Throughout Ireland and Europe, the first thing I’m usually asked after stating that I’m American is “what do you think about Donald Trump?” I didn’t think much of it at first, but over time I spotted a trend: I was … Continue reading
One Little Journal
Before I started my Mitchell year in Ireland, I had the incredible opportunity to spend three months wandering around Europe and India. With a backpack and a fledgling sense of independence, I embarked on my little journey to experience a … Continue reading
Starting Off with a Bang
After nearly ten months of anticipation and excitement, I was finally in my room at Trinity College Dublin. I immediately began to unpack, anxious to get settled and begin this new chapter of my life. In just a few minutes, … Continue reading
Posted in class of 2016, Trinity College Dublin
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A Tale of Two Prisons
I’ve been in South Africa for the past month doing fieldwork for my dissertation. My topic is looking at barriers to implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at the community level. I’m working with colleagues … Continue reading
Dublin: What To Expect
When I left the United States on my way to Ireland in mid-September 2014, I had no idea what to expect. As an engineer I researched notable sources online and started to piece together just what it would be like … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2015, Trinity College Dublin
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