Today was such a busy day with us trying to explore as much of London as we can within eight hours. Starting off strong we all went to the Florence Nightingale Museum. It was quite a beautiful gallery and had a lot of new information for me to absorb. Although we missed the school children’s…
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Last Day!
Today we woke up and left for the Florence Nightingale museum. We walked around at our own pace and saw the woman we learned so much about in Intro to Professional Nursing. I liked how interactive it was; it had many toys, stories that spoke to you, and hidden peepholes. Florence was a significant influence…
Day 12: Last day in the UK!
Today was our last day in London, which meant it was our final day in England! It’s so insane to think about how fast these past two weeks have gone. We’ve learned so much that will be so valuable to our careers as nurses and I’ve had so much fun getting to know our group…
Tea, Thames, and Theater
This morning began like a scene from a movie, and it was sort of surreal to think that were were waking up in London. We walked down the street to find the cutest little cafe for breakfast where I had the best tea and yogurt. There’s something special about starting your day slowly in a…
I can’t BEAR leaving London
Today was our first and only full day in London! I started out my morning with a delicious breakfast by the hotel. It was not the typical hotel breakfast I am used to, instead of a buffet they served you like you were at a restaurant. I got omelette style eggs on toast for my…
Thank You for the Music, London!
Today was one of those days that I know I’ll remember for a long time. It was packed from start to finish, but every part of it felt special. I’ve always wanted to explore London, and I’m so happy I finally made it happen. Honestly, I’m proud of myself for taking the leap and just…
Cheers London!
I can’t believe this trip is already over! While some days felt longer than others, these past two weeks have flown by. Time really does fly by when you are having fun! Today we got to be tourists and explore London, it was so much fun. Before walking around the city, we went to the…
Birmingham Day 12: London Edition!
Today was our final day on the trip! While it is sad that it is over, I am glad to be heading home. Today, we had our first and only day in London. We started off the day with breakfast at the hotel. I had pancakes and they were really good. After breakfast, we went…
Last Day at BCU and Alumni Dinner in London – Day 11
Day eleven was a jam packed day including travelling to London, touring a simulation lab, and listening to lectures. We got to hear about cardiovascular disease and smoking, how the simulation labs work, their different cadavers, and disability nursing in the U.K. Our first lecture was on cardiovascular disease and smoking. Our lecturer was very…
Day 11: We’re in London!
Today was our last day at BCU! We got up this morning and turned in our hotel keys, making our way to BCU for the last time. When we got there, we had a lecture about smoking and cardiovascular disease(CVD). The statistics she mentioned about how cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally…
Bye Birmingham, Hello London!
Today was our last day in Birmingham. We started out the day getting ready with plenty of time to spare to have a nice leisurely breakfast. After, we put all of our luggage down into a locked room in the hotel. Then, we walked over to Birmingham City University (BCU) where we had two lectures…
Birmingham Day 11: Bye Bye Birmingham!
Today was out final day in Birmingham! I started off my day by eating a hotel waffle for breakfast. I have eaten hotel waffles every morning since we arrived in the UK, and they have never disappointed. While this is going to be my last hotel waffle, I am excited to try out a new…
Incoming call: Late Nights in London
This morning was our last set of lectures at BCU and it certainly did not disappoint. Starting off strong we had a wonderful session about Cardiovascular Disease(CVD) and its connection to smoking. Heading into this meeting I knew that cardiovascular disease was a large percentage of deaths but I did not know that it was…
Big Ben, Bigger Appetite
Today has been one of the most memorable days of our global experience so far. From early lectures in Birmingham to dinner in London with Pitt alumni, the day was full of learning, hands-on practice, and meaningful connection. We started the morning in Birmingham, where we attended our final set of lectures. The first session…
Day 11: Thank You BCU!
Today was our final day in Birmingham! It’s bittersweet leaving because I’ve had such a fun time here and there was so much more I wanted to do, but at the same time I’m also very excited about London, which is our next destination! This morning, we had our final lectures at BCU. First, we…
Day 11
Today we woke up and turned in our keys. After locking up our luggage for the day, we went to BCU for our last lectures. First you know I had to get a hot chocolate from Costa. Our first lecture was about smoking and cardiovascular disease. There are 18 million deaths annually due to CV…
Goodbye Birmingham, Hello London!
Today was our final morning in Birmingham, and it was packed with lectures and a bittersweet goodbye to our amazing BCU faculty host, Ana. We began our day at BCU with a lecture focused on the link between smoking and cardiovascular disease. I had known cardiovascular disease was a major problem, but hearing the actually…
Birmingham Day 10
Today was our tenth day in Birmingham! I was able to get good sleep the night before and the start of our day today was not too early. I had an enjoyable breakfast before heading to the bus to go to the Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust. Once we arrived, we were able…
Birmingham Day 10!
Today was our last full day in Birmingham! Although I have enjoyed my time here in the city, I am excited to explore London. Today was an easy day. Our start time got delayed until 8:45, so I got extra time to eat breakfast and prepare for the day. Today we went to visit the…
Day 10: NHS Mental Health Trust Visit!
Today was our last full day in Birmingham! It’s crazy to think we’re almost done with our trip; it has all flown by like the blink of an eye. We had the opportunity to visit Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust! It was nice to get a closer look at what mental health nurses…