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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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November 2006 Reflection
I’ve been here just about two months now and from the moment I stepped off the plane at Shannon Airport throughout each and every day, life has been non-stop, but not in the way one might think. Life here is … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2007, University of Limerick
Tagged International Studies, John Velasco, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, University of Limerick
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November 2006 Reflection
When my friend invited me out for a pint, I assumed it would be a quick jaunt to a close by pub. I had no idea this excursion required me to be equipped. Luckily my friend’s roommates came armed with … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2007, University of Limerick
Tagged mitchell scholar, mitmitchell scholarship, Ohio University, Peace and Development Studies, Sarah Sexton, University of Limerick
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June 2006 Reflection
Two weeks ago, we had our final official Mitchell get-together of the year, which was also the five-year Mitchell reunion. It was both a joyous occasion, getting to meet many other fascinating and amazing people and getting our rings, and … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2006, University of Limerick
Tagged Biomedical Engineering, Lily Jeng, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, NCSU, North Carolina State University, University of Limerick
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March 2006 Reflection
A few days ago, I was talking to my research advisor about my project, and I said “dodgy” without really thinking about it. Yes, the Chinese-American has definitely added some Irish into her identity. That was the point at which … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2006, University of Limerick
Tagged Biomedical Engineering, Lily Jeng, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, NCSU, North Carolina State University, University of Limerick
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January 2006 Reflection
I can’t believe first semester is already over — time flies when you’re keeping busy and constantly experiencing new things! The pace of coursework has picked up, especially as more and more assignments are handed out and the pressure of … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2006, University of Limerick
Tagged Biomedical Engineering, Lily Jeng, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, NCSU, North Carolina State University, University of Limerick
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November 2005 Reflection
Even though I’m based in Limerick for the year, I’ve been in Dublin for about the same amount of time as I’ve been in Limerick since I got to Ireland in late September. My program is pretty unique — it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2006, University of Limerick
Tagged Biomedical Engineering, Lily Jeng, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, NCSU, North Carolina State University, University of Limerick
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May 2005 Reflections
The last days of Limerick have ended. I have returned to Minnesota. I look out the window as I write this at a brilliant blue sky. The sun is splashing its effervescent rays on all who pass under it with … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2005, University of Limerick
Tagged International Studies, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, University of Limerick, University of Minnesota, Zachery Keplinger-Coelius
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March 2005 Reflection
I’m back!! As I sit down to write this journal entry, I am amazed at how much time has passed since I first arrived on this island. Northern Ireland has affected me in more ways that I can conceive. This … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2005, University of Limerick
Tagged Brandon Thibodeaux, Loyola University of New Orleans, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, peace and conflict studies, university of ulster
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March 2005 Reflection
It has become apparent as I read the journal entries of my other compatriots here in Ireland that I am the slacker in the class when it comes to these updates. No news there, the fall was a pretty rough … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2005, University of Limerick
Tagged International Studies, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, University of Limerick, University of Minnesota, Zachery Keplinger-Coelius
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January 2005 Reflection
I am sitting in the Seville Starbucks. A bastion of generic American corporate culture no different then my Starbucks outside the University of Minnesota or the Annapolis Starbucks I escape to when buffeted by the occasional storms of my parents … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2005, University of Limerick
Tagged International Studies, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, University of Limerick, University of Minnesota, Zachery Keplinger-Coelius
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November 2004 Reflection
It is about 5:30 pm on November 1 an I am sitting in the Limerick library trying to come up with what to write about for this journal so I can get it in this evening. An email comes in … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2005, University of Limerick
Tagged International Studies, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, University of Limerick, University of Minnesota, Zachery Keplinger-Coelius
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