Today we went to Blenheim Palace which was absolutely gorgeous. We had an amazing tour guide named Tim who is most likely one of the most educated and well rounded people I’ve ever met. A little cute fun fact is that he acts in Shakespere plays. I’m very excited because we get to speake with…
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Day 7 – Oxford
Today we started our day by taking a 1.5 hour bus ride to Blenheim palace. It was a beautiful place to walk around, explore, and learn about. It was built in the 1700s and took around 17 years to build, but later had some finishing touches in the 1730s due to issues with funding and…
A Royal Day in Oxfordshire
Today was such a beautiful and memorable day because we got to visit Blenheim Palace and later tour the amazing city of Oxford. Even though we did not have as much time at the palace as I wanted, the day still ended up being one of my favorites so far. When we first arrived at…
13,696 Steps and Counting
Today was a busy, but fun day. We started the morning off with a long bus ride to Blenheim Palace. Luckily, I got to get some extra sleep on the bus, so it did not even feel that long. Upon arrival at the palace, we were greeted by our tour guide, Tim. After navigating through…
Oxford Comma-ing Soon!
Today was a brilliant day spent exploring beautiful architecture. As a freshman nursing student from the United States, I came into this trip expecting to learn mostly about healthcare systems and nursing practices, but I have already realized that studying abroad teaches you so much more than what can be learned in a classroom. Today…
Off to the Palace!!!
Today we started our day by visiting Blenheim Palace. This palace is one of the most famous homes in England and has a very interesting history behind it. It was built in the early 1700s as a gift from Queen Anne to John Churchill, the 1st Duke of Marlborough, after his victory at the Battle of Blenheim…
A Day Exploring Blenheim Palace and Oxford
We started off our day by taking a bus ride to Blenheim Palace. As we were walking toward the palace, we saw a running race taking place nearby. One thing I have noticed during my time in the United Kingdom is that people seem to be very active overall, and I see many people out…
Day 7: Coal, Cookies, and Class
Today was our first day of real exploration outside of the area of Birmingham. Do not get me wrong, I really do enjoy the city of Birmingham, but I have been wanting to look into other places during the trip. We went to the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, England. The houses and shops…
Day 6
Today we visted black country where they had a fun filled 60s day theme. We did a tour of the steam engine and mines along with the shops that lined this small part of town. One of the part I enjoyed the most was, exploring the old-fashioned houses, shops, and classrooms that showed what everyday…
Day 7: A Trip Back in Time
Hello! Our day started with a 40 minute bus ride to Black Country, an area that was once the place of core industrialization. The coal, steel, brick, and iron industries thrived in this area and the small town still consists of the original buildings to encapsulate the old-time feel, with even workers dressing to portray…
Day 6 – Black Country and Gelato!!
Today, we went to the black country museum a few miles outside of the city. This museum focuses on life in the 1960s when coal mining was a huge thing and how many people made their money. We first got to see a huge steam engine that was used as part of the mining process,…
Day 6: Black Country
Today we had a meeting time of 9 am and I used every extra minute of sleep that I could. Breakfast was much more crowded today, there was a line to be seated and my usual breakfast items were not available anymore. I had to switch up my breakfast, but it was still pretty good….
Day 7: Black Country Living Museum!
Today was such a fun change of pace. We started the morning by taking the bus over to the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, and the second we walked in, it felt like we’d stepped into another time. We began by exploring the coal mines. Walking around the outside of the mineshaft and hearing…
Birmingham Day 7:
Today really made me think about how much healthcare and education have changed over the years. We were able to walk around, visit the Black Country Living Museum, and speak with the staff members who worked there. They gave us the history of the area, but they also chatted to us about their own lives…
Yummy Food!!
Today we went to the Black Country Living Museum and it was such a fun experience. There were so many different things to see and do, and it really felt like we were stepping back in time. One of the funniest parts of the day was when we went into the old-fashioned schoolhouse and got…
Day 7: The Black Country
Today was a slower morning, which felt amazing after a busy week. We finally got to sleep in until 8:00, and it honestly made such a difference. After grabbing a quick breakfast, we boarded a bus for a forty-minute ride to the Black Country Living Museum. I had heard a little about it before, but…
Day 7: Black Country Living Museum
Day seven was a fun day walking outside! We spent the entire day walking through the Black Country Living Museum which was so inspirational. To begin the day, we were able to sleep in for a little bit before heading to breakfast. I was able to eat a large bowl of cereal and scrambled eggs which…
Stepping Back in Time at the Black Country Living Musuem
Today was a more relaxed and immersive day as we took a break from lectures and travelled by bus to the Black Country Living Museum. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that this experience would be very different from the rest of our trip. I really liked the museum, especially because of how…
Stepping Back in Time
Today we visited the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley and spent the day exploring what life was like during the 1960s. It was honestly such a fun and interesting experience because it felt like we stepped back in time for the entire day. Everywhere we walked there were old-fashioned houses, shops, schools, cars, and…
Birmingham Day 6: Exploring More of the History and Culture of Birmingham
Today we went to Black Country Museum, which is not quite a museum at all. It is a collection of historic buildings that were relocated to Dudley, England. I really enjoyed going into the school house where there was a teacher actor. People sit down and we go to “class.” She inspected our hands for…