Today began with us taking the tube for the first time to go to the Florence Nightingale Museum. The tube itself was very crowded, which made it a bit of an adjustment compared to how we had been getting around previously. Despite that, it was still a cool experience being able to use the London…

Today began the same way that a majority of our days have throughout this trip, with a roughly 20 minute walk to Birmingham City University. However, unlike the other days, this one felt a little different. The walk itself was about the same as usual, but I couldn’t help but feel a bit more reflective…

Today began with us taking about an hour-long train ride to Stratford-upon-Avon. The train ride itself was fairly calm. One thing that did stand out was seeing animals on the farmland near the tracks, including British white cattle and sheep. That was probably the most interesting part of the journey, since it is not something…

Today began with us learning about pregnancy and some of the potential complications that can occur. It was a fairly straightforward session, but still interesting because it showed how many different factors can affect pregnancy and how important it is for healthcare professionals to be aware of them. We briefly went over different situations where…

Today was another really enjoyable day as we took a bus to visit Blenheim Palace and the city of Oxford. It ended up being a great mix of history, architecture, and just walking around and taking everything in. Our tour guide, Tim, also made a big difference. He was very energetic and clearly knew a…

Today was a more relaxed and immersive day as we took a break from lectures and travelled by bus to the Black Country Living Museum. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that this experience would be very different from the rest of our trip. I really liked the museum, especially because of how…

Today was a very impactful and thought-provoking day, as it combined learning about a serious global issue with visiting a real-world healthcare setting. It was a day that not only provided new information but also challenged my perspective and gave me insight into areas that many people do not often get to experience. We began…

Today was a day dedicated primarily to hands-on skill labs, which made it a very different experience compared to the lecture-based days we’ve had so far. Instead of sitting and listening, we were actively involved in practising real healthcare techniques, which made the day feel much more engaging and immersive. We began the day by…

Today was a much more lecture-focused day compared to the past few days, but it still ended up being really interesting and engaging in a different way. Instead of walking all over the city, most of our time was spent learning about different aspects of healthcare in the UK through a series of lectures at…

Today was our first full day visiting Birmingham City University, and it turned out to be another long day filled with a lot of walking, but also a really interesting and worthwhile experience overall. We started the day with a tour of both the City Centre and South campuses. My first impression of BCU was…

We landed this morning at 10 AM, London time, after an overnight flight from Pittsburgh. None of us got much sleep on the plane, so we were all completely exhausted by the time we arrived. The flight itself was pretty quiet, but not especially comfortable, which made it harder to rest. The food, though, was…

Hello! My name is Derek Coker, and I am a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown studying Early Childhood Education. This summer, I have the exciting opportunity to participate in Pitt’s Plus3 Program in the United Kingdom. I am incredibly grateful for this experience and look forward to the personal and professional growth…