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Humour and Solitude
I will long remember my time in Ireland—no, in Derry, specifically—by the geniality of people and palatable genuineness in our interactions. I learned very quickly that dry or sarcastic humour is often taken as quite rude (and I hope to keep … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2011, University of Ulster
Tagged Dartmouth College, graduate fellowships, Magee, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, peace & reconciliation studies, peace and conflict studies, post-grad in Ireland, post-grad in Northern Ireland, post-graduate study in northern ireland, study in Ireland, study in Northern Ireland, university of ulster, UU
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June 2006 Reflection
Leo concluded his pub song with the loud closing of the accordion, signaling the request for applause from patrons of his Donegal tavern. We were happy to oblige: it was not every night – well, actually, it was not any … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2006, University of Ulster
Tagged Benjamin Cote, Georgetown, Georgetown University, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, Peace & Conflict Studies, university of ulster, UU
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March 2006 Reflection
Hello again–It’s hard to believe that it has been almost six months since I first arrived in Derry! The last two months have been particularly eventful. In mid-February I used part of my USIT stipend to meet three friends from … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2006, University of Ulster
Tagged Benjamin Cote, Georgetown, Georgetown University, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, Peace & Conflict Studies, university of ulster, UU
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January 2006 Reflection
Happy New Year to you! I am just returning from spending the holidays at home, and preparing for my first semester finals this coming week at Magee. There has been plenty of good craic since November–shortly after my first journal … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2006, University of Ulster
Tagged Benjamin Cote, Georgetown, Georgetown University, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, Peace & Conflict Studies, university of ulster, UU
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November 2005 Reflection
Welcome to my Mitchell Journal! This is a brief documentation of my first-ever experiences east of Maine, and the North and South of Ireland. From the moment that Carie Windham and I set down in Derry/Londonderry Airport, I have noticed … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2006, University of Ulster
Tagged Benjamin Cote, Georgetown, Georgetown University, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, Peace & Conflict Studies, university of ulster, UU
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