Today we walked to the south campus and began with a lecture on public health in the UK by Dr. Sara Zarti. Public health is preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized efforts of society. Health specifically includes your physical, mental, and social wellbeing. Public health promotes healthy lifestyles and tackles inequities, protects…
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Day 3: Exploring Health, History, and Humanity in Birmingham
Our third day in the great city of Birmingham began at BCU’s South City campus, where we met with Sara Zarti, a senior MPH lecturer who introduced us to the foundations of public health. She walked us through the major pillars, the priorities that guide population health decisions, and the social conditions that shape people’s…
Day 3 – Lectures & Tours!
Today, I started off the day by getting ready and getting myself a very nice breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, our group met together and we all walked to the university campus. It was quite the walk that early in the morning but I still enjoyed it though! Once we arrived at the university…
Lots of Listening!!
Today we had a lot of lectures to sit through. Our first lecture was about public health. It was really interesting learning about this because it indirectly has a huge impact on the working lives of nurses. The goal of public health is to prevent disease and prolong life. There are many factors that go…
Still on the Grind
Today was definitely the longest and most tiring day we have had so far, and honestly it tested my limits both physically and mentally. Even though I was exhausted by the end of the day, I learned so many important things that made the experience so worth it. We started our day at 8:30 a.m….
Walking Brum’s History
Day three in Birmingham was one of the most educational and eye-opening days we have had so far on this trip. The lectures today connected back to nursing, healthcare, culture, and a better understanding of people. I learned so much throughout the day, and it really showed me how healthcare and nursing can differ around…
Day 3: Shifting Perspectives
Happy day 3 in Birmingham! Today was packed with learning, and by the end of the day it truly felt like my brain had tripled in size. We headed to the South Campus of Birmingham City University bright and early at 9 a.m. for our first lecture. The morning began with a session on public…
Day 3: The Dark History of Birmingham
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….
Day 3 – Lots of Learning!
Today we spent a lot of time at the college being able to hear from many different people! First, we got to talk to Dr. Sar Zarti about public health in the UK. She started her career as a medical doctor, then swithed to public health later in her career. She said that the switch…
Birmingham Day 3:
Happy day number three! Today was packed full of learning and included lectures and a walking tour. We were able to learn how connected different communities are, and that healthcare is such a broad topic, and there are so many jobs within it. Our lectures today helped me better understand how to listen to people’s…
Day 2: Midwifery and Mental Health
Today was a day full of lectures at BCU’s South Campus. We started with a lecture on Public Health in the UK given to us by Dr. Sara Zarti. She began by explaining to us that in the UK, they view health as physical, mental, and social well-being. This was interesting to hear because in…
Day 3: Lectures, lectures, and more lectures!
Day three was definitely a long one! We had four separate lectures along with a Black Heritage walk through the city of Birmingham! To start our learning off, we had a lecture on public health in the United Kingdom with Sara Zarti. To begin, we learned the definition of public health which is, “the art…
Day 3: Empathy, Equity, and Everything In Between
Today was an extremely information-packed day. From our first lecture to our last, and everything in between, we discussed so many important topics that connected not only to healthcare, but also to education and everyday life. The three ideas that stood out to me the most throughout the day were empathy, advocacy, and equity. Even…
A Full Day of Lectures: Public Health, Midwifery, and Mental Health
Today was a much more lecture-focused day compared to the past few days, but it still ended up being really interesting and engaging in a different way. Instead of walking all over the city, most of our time was spent learning about different aspects of healthcare in the UK through a series of lectures at…
Day 3: New experiences
Today was filled with a lot of lectures. To start off the day, we had Public health in the uk. I enjoyed this lesson more than I thought I would and actually found a lot of intrest in it. There are three main parts of Public Health: 1. Promotion 2. Protection 3. Prevention. The promotion…
A Day of Learning in Birmingham
We started off the day with a public health lecture about the United Kingdom led by Sarah, who is a medical doctor. During the presentation, we learned about the meaning and importance of public health and how it impacts entire populations rather than just individual patients. One definition that stood out to me was that…
Day 2: A New University Experience at BCU
Today we got to visit both of BCU’s campuses for the first time! The day started off with a tour of the City Centre Campus from Chinenye Anetekhai. It was so nice to meet her and it was lovely to hear about the work she has done as a teacher and nurse. We learned a…
Day 2: Birmingham City University
After a well needed eleven hour slumber, we started the day off at our first english breakfast that left me beyond happy and full. The hotel provided the full English breakfast experience, breakfast meats, tons of fresh pastries, and a wide selection of teas to start us off on a good foot for the long…
Day 2: Ed Sheeran, Pigeons, and Double-Decker Buses
Happy day 2 in Birmingham! Today we took our first real look at Birmingham City University (BCU), where we’ll be spending a lot of our time during this trip. We met Chinenye Anetekhai, who has helped plan our visit and will also be teaching us while we’re here. It was exciting to finally see the…
Day 2: A Day at BCU
Today, our group was up early to catch the double-decker bus! I was so excited to finally experience riding on one of these buses and it was so fun sitting at the top. Next, we headed over to the BCU City Center Campus and met our amazing tour guide/ mentor Chinenye Anetekhai! She is truly…