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Life in Belfast
Living and studying in Belfast is proving to be an amazing educational and formative experience. Prior to this year, I had only been outside the United States once for a few days so I am very thankful for the opportunity … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2012, Queen's University Belfast
Tagged Belfast, computer science, David Gobaud, e-democracy, e-governance, Halloween in Derry, ireland, Mitchell Scholars, Mitchell Scholars Class of 2012, Mitchell Scholars Program, mitchell scholarship, northern ireland, post-graduate study in ireland, post-graduate study in northern ireland, stanford
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Theorizing Ireland
Unfortunately, I must admit that I am not, by my very nature, an optimist. I am instead the cliché “realist.” I worry too much, plan too much, stress too much and think too much for optimism to settle deep within … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2012, University College Dublin
Tagged Appalachia, dublin, Irish literature, Katie Marcum, literature, Mitchell Scholars, Mitchell Scholars Class of 2012, Mitchell Scholars Program, mitchell scholarship, post-graduate study in ireland, university college dublin (UCD), West Virginia
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Mitchell Experience: Reflection 1
When I first arrived in Belfast the climate and the landscape met my expectations—it was cold and drizzling rain with beautiful hills and valleys as far as the eye could see. I thought I would be alone for the first … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2012, University of Ulster
Tagged Belfast, Class of 2012, ethnic minorities, Human Rights, human rights law and transitional justice, ireland, Ivanley Noisette, mitchell scholar, Mitchell Scholars Class of 2012, Mitchell Scholars Program, mitchell scholarship, NICEM, northern ireland, post-graduate study in ireland, study in Northern Ireland, university of ulster, University of Ulster (UU)
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Gora Mila Maith Agat
“When asked if my cup is half-full or half-empty, my only response is that I am thankful I have a cup.” — Sam Lefkowitz Today is Thanksgiving! Now, for somewhat obvious reasons, Thanksgiving is not a holiday that is celebrated … Continue reading