Tag Archives: George J. Mitchell Scholarship

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Posted on November 2, 2023 by Teresa Gao

“Irish weather is supposed to be rainy year-round,” I told my family, trying to convey a certainty I didn’t feel. Truth be told, I had no concept of Ireland. I could only picture my destination as a haze of permanent … Continue reading →

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An Idyllic Irish Year

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Tyler Swafford | University College Dublin

This spring’s schedule has been a whirlwind for me, and I still have over a month remaining in Ireland, but this last Mitchell blog post has suddenly thrust me into a mode of reminiscence. Not to worry – I hail … Continue reading →

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Blessings on blessings

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Tyler Swafford | University College Dublin

I’ve always thought that being mindful of one’s blessings reaps rewards for mental health and spirit. Finding ways to be thankful brings assurance and perspective to testy times and can help a person recognize – even maximize –unique opportunities whenever … Continue reading →

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Waking The Nation/ #wakingthefeminists

Posted on November 9, 2015 by ksheridan16

Approximately one year ago, I was in Brooklyn speaking over Skype with Serena Wilson and Trina Vargo as a semi-finalist for the Mitchell Scholarship before dashing off to the Brooklyn Prospect Charter School to work with a group of female … Continue reading →

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