A jam packed day of lectures and guest speakers was on the agenda today. We had a bit of a chill today then we did the past few days. Which came as a surprise to many of us. I should have grabbed my jacket to put under my new coat, but I learned my lesson….
Author: Jordan Elmaleh
Day 2: Birmingham City University
Despite cold, rainy weather, I enjoyed exploring Birmingham City University (BCU) campuses. At the City Centre campus, the lion mascot stood out on the red glass panels. The area’s architecture is more modern than that of other Birmingham sites. Our first stop was the education, business, and law building, featuring white walls and glass that…
Day 1: 12,834 steps of Birmingham
I cannot believe how fast the time went. I was counting down the days after finals until I could finally say “We’re here in the UK!” The last 48 hours consisted of: a freezing cold dorm room in Litchfield Towers in Oakland, a Peaky Blinders movie that had me on the edge of my seat,…
Bye Pittsburgh, Hello Birmingham!!
Join me, as I embark on an unforgettable journey at the Plus3 two-week program in Birmingham, England. Born in sunny Jupiter, Florida, I’m a first-generation nursing student at Pitt, inspired by my grandmother’s legacy. This trip is a dream come true to explore the UK’s rich culture and cuisines.