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November 2005 Reflection

Although I elected to study at NUIG for the applicability of its particular graduate program in Economics (a MA in Economic Policy Evaluation and Planning) to my future academic and professional goals, my time in Galway has already been enriching … Continue reading

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May 2005 Reflection

I have a Belarussian passport. It’s not mine, it’s someone else’s, but it’s in my possession. And in case you are wondering why, I will share. One of my classmates in Galway is Belarussian and invited me to visit home. … Continue reading

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May 2005 Reflection

My Nikon 3500 digital camera has been with me through almost everything: college graduation, New Year’s Eve 2004 in New York… everything. She has seen at least a dozen zoos or aquariums and traveled in even dozens more cities around … Continue reading

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March 2005 Reflection

Since my last report in January posted on the US-Ireland Alliance site, life in Galway has moved on. I wish it hadn’t, but it has, as it must. Or so I was told it must. I’ve wandered through many of … Continue reading

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March 2005 Reflection

In the early part of the 5th century, the Niall of the Nine Hostages kidnapped one Maewyn Succat from his town in Scotland. After years of tending to swine and then a clerical education, he would become to be known … Continue reading

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January 2005 Reflection

My New Years Resolutions, 2005… REPEAT 2004 CHRISTMAS IN 2005 ~ Galway is decked out wonderfully over the Holiday season. Over half the city energy supply seems devoted to Christmas lights on the cobblestoned pedestrian walkways. Truly spectacular. Despite exams … Continue reading

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January 2005 Reflection

Exactly twenty-four years ago to the day, my mother went through the pain that only mothers know, swearing never again. Satisfied with my brother and I, she gave everything to make sure we turned out all right. As I write … Continue reading

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November 2004 Reflection

For just over two months the “place of foreigners,” or Galway, has been my home. What a fantastic home to have. I live in a quaint apartment complex on the water just beside the docks with four Irish graduate students. … Continue reading

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November 2004 Reflection

Greetings from Galway!!! What a fantastic, dream-like experience this Mitchell year has been and promises yet to be. But, without lapsing too far into grandiose hyperbole, I am happy to report that my three personal goals for the year appear … Continue reading

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