Hi! My name is Meredith Mitchell and I am from Bernardsville, New Jersey. I am majoring in nursing and plan to graduate the spring of 2029. I did not plan to go into nursing until the summer going into my senior year of high school when I read the memoir The In Between by Hadley…
Category: School of Nursing
Brum-Bound!
Hi everyone! My name is Jaclyn Bittner, but my friends call me Jackie. I am a freshman nursing student at the University of Pittsburgh. I grew up in Pennsylvania only about 30 minutes away from Pittsburgh! I’ve known from an early age that I wanted to work in the medical field because I value building…
Super Excited for Birmingham, UK!!
Hi! My name is Kaarthikha Senthilkumar! I am currently a freshman student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. I am from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and I have lived here for the past 10 years. As of now, in the future, my goal is to become a nurse practitioner specializing in pediatrics. Outside of being…
The Start of My UK Journey
Hi everyone! My name is Juliana Medei, and I am currently finishing my first year as a nursing student at the University of Pittsburgh. I am from Pennsylvania and have always been passionate about helping others, which is what led me to pursue a career in nursing. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with…
Bye Pittsburgh, Hello Birmingham!!
Join me, as I embark on an unforgettable journey at the Plus3 two-week program in Birmingham, England. Born in sunny Jupiter, Florida, I’m a first-generation nursing student at Pitt, inspired by my grandmother’s legacy. This trip is a dream come true to explore the UK’s rich culture and cuisines.
Final Day in Bilbao :(
On our final day, we returned to what felt like the heart of our trip, the Bilbao School of Engineering. We started the day with a fascinating presentation from Mikel about the process of designing a medical device. It was especially interesting to see how closely engineering overlaps with what we do in nursing, especially…
Final Day in Spain
Todays the day we’ve all been dreading! It’s our last day in Spain and I think we can all agree we’re so upset. We started our day at the Bilbao School of Engineering for the last time. We were given some interesting presentations to wrap up the trip. We then had our last lunch at…
Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!
Day 12 was one of those rare, perfect travel days—packed with discovery, laughter, reflection, and spontaneity. Waking up in London felt like something out of a movie. There’s a certain thrill in stepping into a city so rich in history and culture; we could feel it from the moment the day began. Our first official…
Hello, London!
Day eleven of our journey was packed with activity, insight, and emotion as we wrapped up our final morning in Birmingham and made our way to London. From in-depth academic lectures and a tour of BCU’s simulation labs to inspiring conversations with alumni, it was definitely one of my favorite academic days so far. We…
Last Day
Today started out like every other day, we woke up and got breakfast before heading out for either a presentation or a tour. Today was not as busy as some of our other days but it was still exciting because it was our last day. We had two presentations in the morning about how to…
Adiós to Abroad: My Last Day in Spain
This morning, I had the hotel breakfast again, and I ate some watermelon and lemon cake. We then got on a bus and went to the Bilbao School of Engineering. We listened to presentations about the design process of the balance machine, and then we listened to a presentation about a design for a ventilator…
Being a Tourist in London – Day 13
Day 13 was probably the most fun day yet. We had a long day in London alone which was so nice as we had freedom to do as much as we possibly could. We started at the Florence Nightingale museum where we got to learn more about her life and the healthcare system during the…
How to Love Birmingham in 10 Days – Day 10
Today marked one of the most insightful experiences of our time in Birmingham as we visited the Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. From start to finish, the day offered an eye-opening look into the world of mental health care in the United Kingdom. It was a reminder of how much there is…
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 10 in Bilbao
Today was packed with nature and adventure. We began with a downhill hike to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, followed by a climb up a long, winding staircase. The views from the top were absolutely breathtaking, ocean on one side, cliffs on the other. After our visit, we made the uphill hike back. It started to…
Day 9 in Bilbao
Today, we had to move out of our hotel in Bilbao due to the massive influx of visitors for the Europa League Final, mostly British tourists! After packing up, we enjoyed a scenic bus ride through the mountains to a company called Tekniker. It is located on a hillside and surrounded by green mountains, the…
Day 8 in Bilbao
We started our day with a visit to the bioengineering labs at the Bilbao School of Engineering. We had the chance to see several of their current projects up close and ask questions about their design processes, missions, and development timelines. It was fascinating to learn how intricate this work is. It involves not only…
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…
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…