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June 2006 Reflection
Hmmm. Now that I’ve already discussed the London IKEA, gym mirrors, and the benefits of surfing in Portugal, I might be out of discussion topics. Nevertheless, I have devised a plan for this journal entry. Here’s how it’s going to … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2006, Trinity College Dublin
Tagged Fire Engineering, Markus Weisner, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, Trinity College Dublin, UCD, University of Virginia, UVA
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June 2006 Reflection
In the months before I left for Northern Ireland, I tried my best to deflect any questions about my post-Ireland life. What’s next in store for you, Carie? Any ideas where you’ll be next September? I shrugged the questions off, … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2006, University of Ulster
Tagged Carolyn Windham, Fire Engineering, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, NCSU, North Carolina State University, university of ulster
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March 2006 Reflection
Just got back from the Trinity gym, and think I figured something out. The mirrors by the free weight section seem to make you look bigger, while the ones by the cardio equipment are a bit more slimming. I wonder … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2006, Trinity College Dublin
Tagged Fire Engineering, Markus Weisner, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, Trinity College Dublin, UCD, University of Virginia, UVA
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March 2006 Reflection
Sitting down to write this reflection, it’s hard to believe that more than six months have passed since my plane touched down in Derry. Somewhere in my luggage, now safely tucked under my bed, I’m sure there must be a … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2006, University of Ulster
Tagged Carolyn Windham, Fire Engineering, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, NCSU, North Carolina State University, university of ulster
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January 2006 Reflection
As our tour bus rounded the corner toward the statue of Daniel O’Connell, three months of Irish history classes began to rear their head. “Do you see that?” I asked as I pointed out the window. My boyfriend, just arrived … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2006, University of Ulster
Tagged Carolyn Windham, Fire Engineering, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, NCSU, North Carolina State University, university of ulster
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January 2006 Reflection
The thick of night had settled and there was heavy snow falling. The location was Munich and the mission was to scale a medieval castle tower. The team included three fellow Scholars, our adventure tour guide, and a man we’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2006, Trinity College Dublin
Tagged Fire Engineering, Markus Weisner, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, Trinity College Dublin, UCD, University of Virginia, UVA
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November 2005 Reflection
October 31st 2005 — London, England I ventured over to the UK for today’s Halloween celebrations. I left Dublin early Saturday morning, caught up with some friends studying at Oxford over the weekend, and am now in London. Although London … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2006, Trinity College Dublin
Tagged Fire Engineering, Markus Weisner, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, Trinity College Dublin, UCD, University of Virginia, UVA
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November 2005 Reflection
As I leaned across the counter of a dimly lit police station six months ago and ticked off the contents of my stolen bag, I couldn’t help but think that my travel days were cursed. “How am I ever going … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2006, University of Ulster
Tagged Carolyn Windham, Fire Engineering, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, NCSU, North Carolina State University, university of ulster
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