Today was our last full day in Bilbao and served as a final wrap-up to the program and everything we experienced throughout the trip. We started the morning by learning about pregnancy care and appointments within the Spanish healthcare system. The presentation explained the different stages of care, routine appointments, and how the healthcare system…

Today focused on a company visit, research, and learning more about the history and culture of the Basque region. We started the day with a visit to Tekniker, which is part of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance. During the visit, we toured several labs and learned about the different projects the company is currently…

Today focused mainly on balance and how it is studied, tested, and trained in both healthcare and research settings. The morning consisted of lectures centered around balance and the different factors that influence it. We learned about concepts such as center of mass (COM), center of pressure (COP), and how factors like vision and hearing…

Today focused on problem-solving and collaboration, especially in relation to healthcare and patient care. We started the day with a workshop where we were given different problems that can occur in hospitals, such as patients getting injured while trying to stand up or developing bed sores from staying in one position too long. Working in…

Today was more relaxed and focused on exploring different parts of Bilbao and experiencing more of the local culture. We started the morning by trying churros with chocolate, which was different from the version commonly found in the United States. The churros were not coated in sugar and were much less sweet, which paired well…

Today was spent exploring San Sebastián and the surrounding coastline, focusing more on the scenery, history, and layout of the city. We started the day by going up to a small amusement park just outside the city, where we were able to overlook the beach and the ocean from high above. The views of the…

Today focused on learning more about the healthcare system in Spain while also seeing some of the engineering and technical systems involved in hospital operations. The day began with a visit to Osakidetza University Hospitle, where we had a brief presentation introducing the Spanish healthcare system. Much of the information connected to topics we had…

Today continued our focus on healthcare and rehabilitation while also giving us the chance to explore more of the area around Bilbao. We started the day with another hospital visit, where we got to see different rehabilitation devices that are currently available on the market. One of the most interesting was the exoskeleton systems used…

The beginning of the day focused on learning about research, education, and how ideas are developed into practical applications. The morning began with two presentations. The first covered nursing, comparing the education system in Spain to that of the United States, along with an overview of the healthcare system. It outlined differences in how students…

Today was focused on exploring healthcare in a new setting, offering a closer look at how hospitals in Spain operate and how patient care is approached in a different system. We took a bus straight to Hospital Gorliz, and the location stood out. Located along the coast near Gorliz, the hospital sits right by the…

Today was a day where we were introduced to Bilbao through a mix of engineering, history, and local culture. It was a steady flow of new experiences that helped connect what we learned in the classroom with the city around us, giving a clearer picture of both student life and the culture here. Our day…

Hello, my name is Jonathan Lam, and I am a freshman in the Swanson School of Engineering pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering. I am interested in applying engineering to real-world problems, particularly within the healthcare field. Academically, I hope to gain more hands-on experience beyond the classroom, and professionally, I aspire to develop technologies…