Overall, it was such a great trip. I learned about a whole new culture by being embraced completely in it! I loved the challenge of this as well, from handling conversations with waiters, learning how to use pesos, or even the slow pace of the country! These were all thi bf s i completely didn’t…
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Until Next Time Buenos Aires
As our time in Argentina comes to an end, I can honestly say that I will never forget this amazing experience. Over the past few weeks, I have learned so much about Argentina’s healthcare system and culture. From all of our lectures and hospital visits to exploring the streets of Buenos Aires, each day has…
Bye-bye Buenos Aires
Last day! This is simply a wrap up post to discuss a few of the things I learned while studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina! I’ll begin with my presentation topic of the private system, which you must have insurance in order to utilize. These hospitals tended to be much cleaner and more organized than…
Adiós Argentina! May 21st
This past two weeks has flown by. I have many take aways from this amazing trip. We took in a lot of information regarding Argentina’s healthcare system. Firstly, I was shocked that at Thomas Reggio they had a fully paper medical record system. Each hospital varied drastically, and I was not expecting that either. The…
May 19th Austral
Today we went back to the University of Austral. First, we talked about the public sector. We spent another day at Austral University’s campus studying how Argentina’s healthcare is run and funded. Our first speaker was from the Ministry of Health. She explained her work tracking national data and coordinating health programs for mothers and…
May 18th Argentina
Today we talked to many important individuals at the University of Austral. First, we met with the medical director of OMINT. OMINT is a private, prepaid company with 159 institutions which offer prepaid health. They talked about how Argentinas healthcare system is divided into three sectors; public, private, and social. These sectors all focus on…
Day 11 – An Amazing Experience
I can’t believe I’m writing the final blog post of this trip. The two weeks flew by. This was definitely one of the coolest experiences of my life! I’m so grateful for all the memories and friends I’ve made through this trip. On our last day we presented our final presentation. It was interesting to…
Final Day: The Trip of a Lifetime
This trip created great memories and I learned new lessons along the way. On our final day we all listened to each other’s group presentations. My group was the public sector and I discussed the economic challenges of their system like inflation. It was a great way to wrap up the trip and see what…
The Last Day!
The last day! On the final day we had our final presentations and it was truly such a great way to wrap up this whole trip altogether! It was honestly very cool to see everyone’s projects compared from our original presentation. This study abroad experience has been one of the best experiences I could ever…
Day 12- Wrapping it Up
I cannot believe our trip has come to an end. Today was definitely one of my favorite days, so I am glad to leave on such a positive note. This morning started off with a train ride to Westminster to visit the Florence Nightingale museum. In statistics and Intro to Professional nursing, we had learned…
Day 12: A Perfect Day
I have been looking forward to this day for the entire trip, finally, a full day in London! Ever since arriving in England, I had been counting down the days until we could explore the city, and today completely lived up to my expectations. It was busy, exciting, educational, and honestly one of my favorite…
Day 12: Our Last Day in the UK
Today was our first and last full day in London, and honestly, it feels unreal saying that. We started the morning very early, hopping off the train and stepping right into the city, and the second we turned the corner, Big Ben was just there, sparkling and so iconic. I swear my jaw actually dropped….
Birmingham Day 12:
It is so hard to believe that today was our last day of the trip. It was truly the perfect way to end such an amazing trip. We started the morning by going to the Florence Nightingale Museum, which focused on one of the main pioneers of nursing, Florence Nightengale. While many people may know…
Day 12: Last Day in London (and the UK)
Day twelve marks the last day of our trip in the United Kingdom, which is a very bittersweet feeling. However, I had the absolute best last day and I can’t wait to tell you all about it! To begin, we were able to sleep in a little bit before heading to the lobby to meet…
Day 12 – The Best Trip Ending!!
Just like that, we are at the end of the trip! It really is insane how much we have done on this trip, how many new people have become friends, and how much I have gained from this trip. I am so happy I got to experience this and I had an amazing time! For…
Day 11: Exploring London
We started our day with the Florence Nightingale museum. We were able to enter the museum before it opened, so we had it all to ourselves. At the museum, we learned lots about her life. Florence Nightingale was born in 1820 on May 12. She was born in Florence Italy and has a older sister…
A Day in London!
Today was our last day, and there was no better way to spend it than in London! We started off the day by visiting the Florence Nightingale Museum, which celebrates the life and legacy of Florence Nightingale. She is often considered the founder of modern nursing, so it was very meaningful to learn more about…
The best day
Today was one of the most exciting and memorable days of our trip to London. From exploring famous landmarks to ending the night with an incredible theater performance, every part of the day was memorable. London is a city full of history, culture, and energy, and getting to experience so many iconic places in one…
West End, Best End!
Today was one of those days that perfectly combined everything I have loved about studying abroad. Great weather, exploring a new city, spending time with friends, and experiencing things I never imagined I would get to do. It honestly felt like one of the best ways to spend one of our last full days in…
Last day!
Today was one of my favorite days of the trip so far because it combined nursing history, amazing food, sightseeing, and one of the best performances I have ever seen. We started the day by visiting the Florence Nightingale Museum, and as someone interested in nursing, this experience felt really inspiring and meaningful to me….