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Surfing in Lahinch
I never understood why so many people loved surfing until last month. Growing up without access to an ocean, I went through the obligatory middle school phase of purchasing my first skateboard, riding around, and jumping off and onto sidewalks. … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2011, University College Dublin
Tagged graduate fellowships, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, National University of Ireland Galway, post-grad in Ireland, post-grad study in Ireland, public health, study in Ireland, Swarthmore College, UCD, University College Dublin, yongjun heo
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Dublin Marine Corps Ball
I am in disbelief that more than half of my Mitchell year has already passed. Apart from a calm and snowy two week period in December, time spent on course work, with new friends, and with Mitchell Scholars has kept … Continue reading
Dublin Marathon
Early in the morning on October 25th, I hopped into a taxi and rode towards St. Stephen’s Green to see hundreds of runners gravitate towards Merrion Square Park, the location for both the beginning and end of Dublin’s annual marathon. … Continue reading
June 2010 Reflection
“I think I’ve to cut back on my potato intake.” These are the words of an Irishman, not just any Irishman but one who takes his passion for potatoes to new heights. On most nights for the past year, Sean, … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2010, University College Cork
Tagged Jonathan Brestoff, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, public health, University College Cork, University of Pennsylvania
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March 2010 Reflection
There is something to be said for the act of traveling. When people talk about their “travels,” they are usually referring to times spent in destinations and the memories that come home afterwards. In January, I did not take a … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2010, University College Cork
Tagged Jonathan Brestoff, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, public health, University College Cork, University of Pennsylvania
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November 2009 Reflection
Cork’s charm comes through even after a trans-Atlantic red-eye. Circumscribing the entire city is classic Irish countryside, and the River Lee meanders through metropolitan Cork, separating the hilly northside from the relatively planar south. The storefronts are almost invariably handsome … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2010, University College Cork
Tagged Jonathan Brestoff, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, public health, University College Cork, University of Pennsylvania
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January 2009 Reflection
Ireland came to a standstill last week, and Cork was no exception despite being on the southern tip of the island. This country has struggled through a national famine, centuries of oppression, and in the face of every major challenge … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2010, University College Cork
Tagged Jonathan Brestoff, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, public health, University College Cork, University of Pennsylvania
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