Search
Archives
Meta
Tag Archives: University of Limerick
Gratitude
I have settled back in the United States and am enjoying my work in Washington D.C. as a Fellow at Emerson Collective, an organization that advocates for and invests in the public good. Ireland seems at times a world away: … Continue reading
Spring
Spring has arrived. After a long and dreary winter, the clouds have parted, the rain has ceased, and the sun finally shines. And, what a beautiful spring it is! Students have taken to Limerick’s many green fields to play sports, … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2011, University of Limerick
Tagged Brussels, EU, Fagan Harris, graduate fellowships, human rights in criminal justice, International security studies, Irish Permanent Representative to the EU, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, post-grad in Ireland, post-grad study in Ireland, rhodes scholar, Stanford University, study in Ireland, UL, University of Limerick
Leave a comment
Travel and thought
We are well into the second semester, and we’ve settled into an academic groove here in Limerick. Last semester started slowly but finished strong with a grueling set of final examinations, lengthy papers and tough presentations. Without a doubt, the … Continue reading
June 2010 Reflection
Homeless for 22 days, I found myself in an interview with the general manager of Castle Leslie Estate as he said, “So I’m afraid we won’t be able to offer you summer accommodation.” Fact: I have a job. Caveat: I … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2010, University of Limerick
Tagged mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, Montana State University, Music Therapy, Shane Colvin, University of Limerick
Comments Off on June 2010 Reflection
March 2010 Reflection
It’s Sunday afternoon. Unrelenting rain. I put aside my fourth finished book in two days as the clouds stubbornly cling to the Shannon. Not adjusted to spending most of my time indoors, I’m restless; desiring sun, just one full day … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2010, University of Limerick
Tagged mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, Montana State University, Music Therapy, Shane Colvin, University of Limerick
Comments Off on March 2010 Reflection
January 2010 Reflection
The most difficult thing about music therapy is to know when to be silent. It seems paradoxical, but this therapy built around sound sometimes has its moments of greatest effect in its absence. Because being able to actively listen to … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2010, University of Limerick
Tagged mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, Montana State University, Music Therapy, Shane Colvin, University of Limerick
Comments Off on January 2010 Reflection
November 2009 Reflection
Island of Enchantment, Celtic Paradise, Emerald Isle—Stab City? Limerick, Ireland, has had this stigmatism stamped upon its streets since the 1980’s when 75 percent of homicides were committed with a knife. Though I have yet to confirm the reports, some … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2010, University of Limerick
Tagged mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, Montana State University, Music Therapy, Shane Colvin, University of Limerick
Comments Off on November 2009 Reflection
June 2007 Reflection
I write this final journal almost in shock that the year is over. The last part passed so quickly. Now that I am home I am able to see what a great impact my time in Ireland has had on … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2007, University of Limerick
Tagged mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, Ohio University, Peace and Development Studies, Sarah Sexton, University of Limerick
Comments Off on June 2007 Reflection
March 2007 Reflection
I am now in my final semester of classes and fortunately they are much more interesting and relevant this term. I am taking courses on international policy, development and even a class on public international law. I have also begun … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2007, University of Limerick
Tagged mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, Ohio University, Peace and Development Studies, Sarah Sexton, University of Limerick
Comments Off on March 2007 Reflection
November 2006 Reflection
I’ve been here just about two months now and from the moment I stepped off the plane at Shannon Airport throughout each and every day, life has been non-stop, but not in the way one might think. Life here is … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2007, University of Limerick
Tagged International Studies, John Velasco, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, University of Limerick
Comments Off on November 2006 Reflection
November 2006 Reflection
When my friend invited me out for a pint, I assumed it would be a quick jaunt to a close by pub. I had no idea this excursion required me to be equipped. Luckily my friend’s roommates came armed with … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2007, University of Limerick
Tagged mitchell scholar, mitmitchell scholarship, Ohio University, Peace and Development Studies, Sarah Sexton, University of Limerick
Comments Off on November 2006 Reflection
June 2006 Reflection
Two weeks ago, we had our final official Mitchell get-together of the year, which was also the five-year Mitchell reunion. It was both a joyous occasion, getting to meet many other fascinating and amazing people and getting our rings, and … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2006, University of Limerick
Tagged Biomedical Engineering, Lily Jeng, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, NCSU, North Carolina State University, University of Limerick
Comments Off on June 2006 Reflection