Global Studies Ireland Welcome and Participant Bios
In advance of the trip, students wrote mini introductions to give insight into what they are most excited about for the trip as well as what they are researching while in Ireland. Thanks for following our blog and we hope you enjoy it!
Catherine Atchison
Researching: Ireland’s natural landscape and geography - how each of those plays a role in the Irish economy, tourism, and agriculture, and how it can shape a pivotal role in daily life.
Most Excited About: I am mostly looking forward to kayaking in the Killary fjord, and experiencing new culture!
Christa Badoo
Researching: I am researching competitive Irish dancing and how its impact on dancers worldwide.
Most Excited For: I am most excited about seeing beautiful Irish landscapes and architecture!
Researching: The history and development of the Irish Republican Army, specifically focusing on their connections and dealings with other nations (e.g. the USSR, Libya, etc.) and paramilitary groups outside Ireland (FARC, ETA, the Baader-Meinhof Gang, etc.).
Van Crocker
Researching: The history and development of the Irish Republican Army, specifically focusing on their connections and dealings with other nations (e.g. the USSR, Libya, etc.) and paramilitary groups outside Ireland (FARC, ETA, the Baader-Meinhof Gang, etc.).
Most Excited About: Hiking. I always look forward to being able to get outdoors in a new environment.
Ava Hill-Edgar
Researching: I am researching the history and development of Irish language and literature
Most Excited For: I am most excited to explore a new culture through interactive learning experiences such as dance class!
Parker Lial
Researching: I will be researching the history of feminism, women's rights, and women's healthcare progress in Ireland and exploring how contemporary Irish artists and historians reflect on the progress in each of these categories through their work.
Most Excited For: I'm excited to explore a different geographic landscape than where I live or of other places I've visited.
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Researching: "Silicon Docks" in Dublin, and how they have served as a focal point for Ireland's growing economy, and influence within the EU and the greater world.
Most Excited For:I am excited about hiking and seeing the western part of Ireland!
Researching: I'll be researching how class relations in Ireland have changed throughout the country's history and how they have been affected by Ireland's history of colonization, growing economy, and industrialization.
Most Excited About: I'm most excited to experience a new country's culture. I think that's my favorite part about travelling.
Researching: The Gaelic Athletic Association
Most Excited About: Playing traditional Irish sports such as hurling and handball
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Researching: How Ireland has leveraged its natural landscapes.
Most Excited About: I am really excited about almost every activity on the itinerary we briefly overviewed over zoom with E&E, but to choose one, I think playing handball as a group will be cool.
Most Excited For: I'm excited to explore a different geographic landscape than where I live or of other places I've visited.
James McCarron
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Researching: "Silicon Docks" in Dublin, and how they have served as a focal point for Ireland's growing economy, and influence within the EU and the greater world.
Most Excited For:I am excited about hiking and seeing the western part of Ireland!
Sam McFadden
Researching: I'll be researching how class relations in Ireland have changed throughout the country's history and how they have been affected by Ireland's history of colonization, growing economy, and industrialization.
Most Excited About: I'm most excited to experience a new country's culture. I think that's my favorite part about travelling.
Jake McIntosh
Researching: The Gaelic Athletic Association
Most Excited About: Playing traditional Irish sports such as hurling and handball
Max Miller (currently on Geronimo - will update as soon as we connect in Ireland)
Blake O’Donnell
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Researching: How Ireland has leveraged its natural landscapes.
Most Excited About: I am really excited about almost every activity on the itinerary we briefly overviewed over zoom with E&E, but to choose one, I think playing handball as a group will be cool.
Kate Pickford
Researching: I am studying the role of modern media in the exportation of racial biases, specifically pertaining to Irish Travellers. Irish Travellers are a small ethnic minority that lead a nomadic lifestyle. Stereotypes of Travellers are often perpetuated in entertainment, and I want to study how this sensationalism has affected Travellers in Ireland.
Most Excited For: I am so excited to learn more about Ireland as a whole throughout the trip, and am especially excited for the educational activities in Irish culture that we have planned (Irish dance, sports, hiking, etc.)!
Researching: Symbolism of the Heart of Ireland, and how leaders brought together the people of Ireland at the heart of Ireland.
Most Excited For: Everything
Researching: Irish Whiskey Rebellion
Most Excited For: Exploring a new country
Most Excited For: I am so excited to learn more about Ireland as a whole throughout the trip, and am especially excited for the educational activities in Irish culture that we have planned (Irish dance, sports, hiking, etc.)!
Nicole Richards
Researching: Symbolism of the Heart of Ireland, and how leaders brought together the people of Ireland at the heart of Ireland.
Most Excited For: Everything
Jaiden Zhu
Researching: Irish Whiskey Rebellion
Most Excited For: Exploring a new country
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