We started off the day by visiting Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College. While we were there, I got the opportunity to talk with individuals who spoke a variety of languages and were learning English for the first time. It was very interesting to watch them learn English and communicate with us. Even though English was…
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A Day of Learning in Birmingham
We started off the day with a public health lecture about the United Kingdom led by Sarah, who is a medical doctor. During the presentation, we learned about the meaning and importance of public health and how it impacts entire populations rather than just individual patients. One definition that stood out to me was that…
Day Two in Birmingham
We first visited the main campus of Birmingham City University and received an introduction to the university and its programs. One of the first things I noticed about the campus was how clean and modern everything looked. The buildings had a very updated design, and the large windows allowed a great amount of natural light…
Landing in Birmingham
After getting off a long overnight flight, I was very tired, but I was also excited to finally arrive in Birmingham! Even though I was exhausted from traveling, seeing the city for the first time gave me energy. As soon as we arrived, I noticed people walking everywhere, cars constantly moving through the streets, and…
The Start of My UK Journey
Hi everyone! My name is Juliana Medei, and I am currently finishing my first year as a nursing student at the University of Pittsburgh. I am from Pennsylvania and have always been passionate about helping others, which is what led me to pursue a career in nursing. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with…
