Tag Archives: mitchell scholarship

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 , , , , , , , | Comments Off on November 2005 Reflection

November 2005 Reflection

As my previous experience in Europe was limited to a nine-hour layover in London’s Heathrow Airport, I really had no idea what to expect from Belfast, Ireland, and Europe in general. While the airport was very nice, I was fairly … Continue reading

Posted in Class of 2006, Queen's University Belfast | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on November 2005 Reflection

November 2005 Reflection

I’m very grateful for being able to have this opportunity to experience Ireland this year. The previous month and a half have been an exhilarating process of integrating with the Irish society here in Cork city, in the southwest of … Continue reading

Posted in Class of 2006, University College Cork | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on November 2005 Reflection

November 2005 Reflection

It’s hard to believe that it’s already time to write this first reflection. It seems as though I have only just arrived. My first days in Dublin were largely occupied with sleeping, trying to set up house, and answering all … Continue reading

Posted in Class of 2006, Trinity College Dublin | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on November 2005 Reflection

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 , , , , , , | Comments Off on November 2005 Reflection

May 2005 Reflection

With a pre-approved extension from Dell, I write this journal entry late, in the hope that it will provide an insight into my adventures and misadventures of late. To say that these past months have been formative would be an … Continue reading

Posted in Class of 2005, Dublin City University | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on May 2005 Reflection

May 2005 Reflection

It seems incredible to believe that the school year is over. Classes ended a week ago and although most students are still in the midst of exams and papers, many of my classmates will be taking off shortly after finishing … Continue reading

Posted in Class of 2005, Queen's University Belfast | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on May 2005 Reflection

May 2005 Reflection

Comme ca va? Ca va? As for me, I am doing great. I just got back from a class field trip in Leuven, Belgium. I think I put on ten pounds. If anyone travels to Leuven, I wholeheartedly recommend the … Continue reading

Posted in Class of 2005, University of Ulster | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on May 2005 Reflection

May 2005 Reflection

There’s nothing like having four sets of guests to make two months fly. From taking in the rugged shores of Rathlin Island with Jess, my radiant girlfriend, to tromping through the farmland of Co. Galway with my parents in search … Continue reading

Posted in Class of 2005, Queen's University Belfast | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on May 2005 Reflection

May 2005 Reflection

My official title as a Mitchell Scholar will be expiring shortly, and with it all those wonderful perks that I have so enjoyed. Yet, as my degree at Trinity will take two years to complete rather than the normal one, … Continue reading

Posted in Class of 2005, Trinity College Dublin | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on May 2005 Reflection

May 2005 Reflection

Strange as this may sound, I had a strong desire to write this last Mitchell journal entry as the shout-out section that ends the liner notes on any given rap album. I don’t know, of course, how much cross-readership there … Continue reading

Posted in Class of 2005, Trinity College Dublin | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on May 2005 Reflection

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 , , , , , | Comments Off on May 2005 Reflections