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How does humanity express hope

I am now approaching the end of my fifth month in Dublin and I can hardly believe how quickly the time has gone. It feels like just yesterday that I got on a plane to fly to Ireland for the … Continue reading

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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

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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

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June 2009 Reflection

The main interest in life and in work is to become someone else that you were not in the beginning. Michel Foucault This has been a Foucauldian type of year for me. I came across the writing of Michel Foucault … Continue reading

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March 2009 Reflection

Taking Ryan’s advice in Journal # 2, I’ve started doing some more walking in an effort to find all the cul-de-sacs of University College Dublin (UCD). Health-benefits aside, being a peripatetic student can lead to some interesting discoveries. One such … Continue reading

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January 2009 Reflection

December was a month of pilgrimages for me: one to Rome and two others to Bushmills, Northern Ireland, and Middleton, Cork County. Before the pilgrimages began, I wrapped up some work at UCD where I am learning more and more … Continue reading

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November 2008 Reflection

After only two months in Ireland, I’m happy to say that I am a bit more Irish now. The realization came to me about a month ago while sitting in St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral during an Irish-spoken Mass, wearing my Kerry … Continue reading

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June 2008 Reflection

I’ve always possessed a character trait that I consider both a blessing and a curse: I hate to be alone. My dad has it too, so I get it honest. I derive my energy from interpersonal interaction, and after a … Continue reading

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June 2008 Reflection

Well, our year as a Mitchell class is slowly drawing to a close. Some of us have already moved on, the rest sticking around to finish work on final projects. I actually left Ireland yesterday and am writing this from … Continue reading

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March 2008 Reflection

Since arriving back in Ireland in January, most of my time has been spent trying to develop my summer research thesis topic. Growing up in Southeastern U.S., I have always been fascinated with hurricanes. My family has experienced the brunt … Continue reading

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March 2008 Reflection

It is very hard to believe that it is already March. I’m sure nearly all of the Mitchell journals have started off with that statement. The days have just peeled off the calendar. I’m sure it’s the combination of a … Continue reading

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January 2008 Reflection

It is hard to believe that I’m about to begin the second half of my program at UCD. I’ve had a long break and a great opportunity to spend time with my family in Tupper Lake. UCD’s academic schedule closely … Continue reading

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