To say the least, my traveling experience and first day in England has been two words: tiring and intriguing. Immediately stepping out of the airport, it still had a familiar feel to how America is, grey-toned and chilly. I thought the different ways of transportation were fascinating to see in real life. Driving on the…
Category: Plus3 United Kingdom
Day 1 – First Impressions of the City of Birmingham!
After a long tiring flight ride, I was honestly looking forward to what all I was going to be seeing in this new city! I was very excited and none of my feelings about this city has changed after being in the city for one evening. If anything, I am even more eager to explore…
Brum at First Sight
Today was officially my first day in Birmingham, England, and honestly, it still does not feel real. After an overnight flight and barely any sleep, we landed this morning and jumped right into action! I expected to be completely exhausted all day, but once we got into Birmingham, all of the excitement had kicked in…
First day in the UK!
We touched down in London, May 10th at around 9:50 a.m. This was my first flight that flew through the night as well as my first time out of the country. Right after getting off the plane, our group boarded a coach bus where I then took a 2 hour long nap to make up…
Welcome to Birmingham
Today is Sunday, and we touched down in London this morning at about 5 o’clock. After collecting our luggage, we boarded a bus for Birmingham. The bus ride lasted about two hours, and honestly that was when most of us finally got some sleep after traveling. Even though we were exhausted, we were excited to…
We’re Here
We have finally arrived in Birmingham. Last night our plane departed from Pittsburgh at 9:45, and it still feels weird that we are actually here after talking about this trip for so long. During the flight they served us dinner, which was honestly a lot better than I expected for airplane food. I chose the…
Bye US, Hello Birmingham!
Today was our first day in Birmingham City, and although we were all completely exhausted after sleeping in the cold dorms and the uncomfortable airplane, we were so excited to finally arrive. Somehow, despite the lack of sleep and all the traveling, we made it in one piece! After landing, we had to take a…
We’re Here!
After a long plane ride and then a bus ride from the airport, we finally made it to Birmingham! The flight was a little rough, and most of us are exhausted since we barely got any sleep on the plane. I had never flown for that long, so I had a hard time getting comfortable…
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…
Birmingham Day 1:
Today was our very first day in Birmingham! After getting off the plane at the airport we were pretty tired from traveling, so the bus ride to our hotel turned into nap time for a lot of us. Once we finally arrived and got settled, I was excited to start exploring and seeing what Birmingham…
Day 1: arrived in the UK!
After a long and exhausting journey that included a cold night in Towers, a cramped flight, and a two hour bus ride, we finally arrived in Birmingham! Although everyone was excited for the trip, there was definitely a lot of nervousness mixed in with that excitement. For many of us, this was our first time…
Birmingham, England through American Eyes
My first day in Birmingham was an interesting experience, honestly. Everything felt so familiar, but different at the same time. Walking around the streets, it felt just like home in some ways with places like Five Guys, Burger King, and Subway, but in between there were unique restaurants, statues, museums, and so much more. It…
Headed to the UK
Hi! My name is Della Davis and I am a first-year nursing student at the University of Pittsburgh. I am from Haddonfield, New Jersey where I have a younger brother, Alex, and two dogs. In my free time I enjoy hiking, reading, drawing, and skiing. At the University of Pittsburgh, I am a member of…
On my way to the UK!
Hi! My name is Ella Hardesty, and I am a rising sophomore Nursing student at the University of Pittsburgh! I have a younger brother named Logan and two dogs back home in Cincinnati, Ohio. I am also involved in Young Life, which is a youth group I participate in during college. In my free time…
Next Stop: UK
Hi! My name is Allison Mehta, and I am a first-year Nursing student at the University of Pittsburgh! I am from Ellicott City, Maryland, and I have a younger sister named Kara, as well as a dog named Luna, who is a mix of Pit Bull, Golden Retriever, etc. In my free time, I enjoy…
Small Town to A New Country
Hi, my name is Emily Stephan and I am a nursing major at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. I grew up originally in New York State but moved to Pennsylvania where I went to middle and high school in a small town called Kane. Some things that I enjoy doing include: Reading romance books,…
Stepping Outside the Classroom (and the Country)
Hi! My name is Ruby Krotine, and I am a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh studying Nursing. I am from Sewickley, Pennsylvania, about 30 minutes outside of Pittsburgh. I have an older sister who is a sophomore at Cornell University and a younger brother and sister who are still in high school. In my…
My British Diary
Hello! My name is Cameron Hartzell and I am from Wilmington, Delaware. I am an upcoming sophomore nursing student at the University of Pittsburgh-Oakland campus. I am a current member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and intend to hold an executive position this upcoming academic year. I am also a part of the Sustainability of…
Off to the UK
Hi, my name is Jacqueline Shields, and I am a nursing major at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. I am a member of the Fredrick Honors College, a student-athlete on the Pitt-Greensburg volleyball team, and a member of the Student Nurses Association. In addition, to my academic and extracurricular involvement, I work as a…
About Me: Derek Coker
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…