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Abortion: A Change in Ireland and in Myself
On October 28, 2012, the devastating death of Savita Halappanavar at University Hospital Galway led to a nationwide protest in Ireland and a revaluation of women’s reproductive rights in Ireland. Savita was a 31-year-old dentist, who had been starting a planned family … Continue reading
Business School
As I sit down to write, Post-Tropical Storm Sandy (formerly known as Tropical Storm Sandy, formerly known as Hurricane Sandy) spits its last bits of wind and water across the Eastern Seaboard of the US. For the first time since … Continue reading
Global Learning
In January, I attended the Ireland United States Alumni Association’s inaugural conference. Impressively, every panel of the day included top names in Irish business, education, art, and culture, such as the general secretary of the Department of Education, the chief executive … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2012, University College Dublin
Tagged Betsy Katz, Brussels, DCU, dublin, Elizabeth Katz, EU, European Union, global learning, Irish Permanent Representative to the EU, Mitchell Scholars Class of 2012, Mitchell Scholars Program, mitchell scholarship, University College Dublin
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Men in Kilts!
This time, I have a funny story to share—a brief glimpse into life at my student residence. While I won’t say it is one of my happiest memories in Ireland, it is certainly one of the most outrageous and has … Continue reading
Bloomsday! Dublin, Books, and Home
As I look around my small UCD student residence—a different room in a different building, after moving at the official end of the semester to summer housing—I’m struck by the fact that this year, no matter how momentous it has … Continue reading
Nearing the Halfway Mark
I’ve been back in Dublin for two and a half weeks now, after a very good and lengthy visit with my family and friends back in West Virginia. Finals went very well, provisional grades have been released, and this semester’s … Continue reading
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
June 2010 Reflection
As I have written before on these pages, I’m convinced that most of the people who read scholar reflections are prospective applicants. If you’ve made your way through my previous reflections and those of other Mitchells to chance upon this … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2010, University College Dublin
Tagged Alec Schierenbeck, Equality Studies, Grinnell College, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, University College Dublin
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March 2010 Reflection
Maybe it’s a little premature, but as my time here in Ireland winds down I can’t help but reflect on the moments from the past year that I won’t soon forget: · -Along with two other Mitchells, celebrating the passage … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2010, University College Dublin
Tagged Alec Schierenbeck, Equality Studies, Grinnell College, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, University College Dublin
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January 2010 Reflection
Distance makes the heart grow fonder. In my case, the time I spent back in the U.S. for the holidays could hardly have done more to heighten my appreciation for Ireland. Sure, as any of the fellow scholars can tell … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2010, University College Dublin
Tagged Alec Schierenbeck, Equality Studies, Grinnell College, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, University College Dublin
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November 2009 Reflection
A little over a year ago, as I put the final touches on my application for the Mitchell Scholarship, I spent a night reading through scholar reflections from years past. I can’t tell you exactly what I was looking for … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2010, University College Dublin
Tagged Alec Schierenbeck, Equality Studies, Grinnell College, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, University College Dublin
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