We have conducted many site visits to both public and private hospitals alike. From a provincial hospital in a rough area to a private cardiac hospital owned by one of the most luxurious hospital brands, it is evident that there is a resource disparity between each sector. When we visited the hospital in La Matanza,…
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Birmingham Day 9: Presentation Edition!
Today was the ninth day of our trip. In my opinion, it has flown by! It feels like months ago we all met up in Pittsburgh on that Friday and ate dinner together before staying in the towers. Today was the big day for our group. We had our presentations. But first, we started our…
Day 9: Private vs. Public Clinics
Back to hospital tours and meetings today! We started off with a presentation from Dr. Florencia, a representative from ASEConecta. This union was originally created to act as an intermediary for healthcare contributions, but has since adapted to serve as a prepaid insurance provider. These new reforms (due to Milei) allow workers’ contributions to go…
ICBA: Is Care Better (Actually)?
Today was a day that focused on the private sector of the healthcare system and the Obras Sociales. We started our day with a presentation from Dr. Florencia about Medifé. Medifé is a private insurance provider that also had an Obras Sociales called ASE. After Milei’s new policies that affected the Obras Sociales’ role in…
Day 9 Presentation Day
Today, we woke up and went to Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College. The Vice Principal, Tom Williams, gave us a tour of the school. The place prioritized security and had the place secure. He told me that the school’s goal is to prioritize student growth and improvement. It was apparent when sitting in the classroom….
Brains and Botanical Gardens
Today was a genuinely inspiring and eye-opening day spent in Birmingham. We had the chance to visit Joseph Chamberlain College in the morning, and later, we explored the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and returned to BCU to share our presentations. It was a full day of learning, reflecting, and connecting with people and places in meaningful…
How to Love Birmingham in 10 Days – Day 9
We have officially reached the second-to-last full day in Birmingham. I feel bittersweet because although I will miss the city I have called home for the past week and a half, I am so excited to go to London! Today, we took a more educational approach to the city and visited Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form…
Bridges and Beyond: Day 8 in Bilbao
I started off my morning with the hotel breakfast. We then went back to the Bilbao School of Engineering where we got tours of the labs. The first lab used AI to capture movements which I thought was really cool. Especially since AI is such a big concept in technology and our lives right now,…
Birmingham Day 8: Black Country Living Museum
Today was a simple yet enjoyable day, as we had the chance to explore the Black Country Living Museum. It was a fun and informative experience, and I learned a lot while we were there. Our visit began with a tour of the Black Country Coal Mines, which turned out to be one of my…
Plants, Pastries, and PowerPoints
Today was an enriching and inspiring day spent learning, connecting, and exploring in Birmingham. Our first stop was Joseph Chamberlain College (JCC), where we had the opportunity to tour the facilities and get a feel for the learning environment. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by faculty and students alike, which set…
How to Love Birmingham in 10 Days – Day 8
We’ve officially been in the UK for over a week, and today—Day 8—might just be my favorite yet. It began on the right note: I slept a whole night and didn’t have to wake up until 8:10 AM. A rare luxury on this packed itinerary! By 8:45, we were on the bus and headed to…
Looking from Above
Our morning was dedicated to seeing the Bilbao School of Engineering labs. The progress they have made on their balance machine in such a short amount of time is so impressive. They have determined so much information about the pressure points of different parts of the body and how their research will change the lives…
Day 6 in Bilbao
Today was a shorter day than usual! Everyone had to be up and ready by 11 so that we could all head to the theater. On Thursday night, we got to go to the theater and see a show, but today we had a tour. On this tour we learned the history of the theater…
Exploring Buenos Aires: Art, Architecture, and the Legacy of Perón
Day 8 in Buenos Aires! We started the day with going back to La Boca to enjoy the neighborhood and do some shopping. The weather was perfect and it was very lively. It was fun seeing the area bustling with more vendors, more people walking around, and music. After coming back from La Boca, around…
Day 7 in Bilbao
Today was such a lovely and memorable day!We started off at the market, and it was absolutely beautiful. I ended up buying a ring that I really love, and I had fun browsing through vinyls and admiring all the fresh flowers. Everything felt so lively and colorful, and the weather made it even better, it…
Day 6 in Bilbao
Today, we started with a tour of the beautiful Arriaga Theatre, where we learned about its history and admired the stunning architecture. It was fascinating to learn about the theater’s significance to the city’s culture. After that, some of my friends and I went shopping for the first time on the trip. It felt so…
Day 5 in Bilbao
Today was such a fun day!We split into two groups and ventured into the city, which was so exciting. As we explored, Saioa shared some amazing historical facts, and we got to see some beautiful old architecture. Eventually, we made it to the riverside market, which was huge and full of all kinds of food…
From La Boca to Recoleta
Today, we finally had time to explore Argentina on our own. Since our walking tour didn’t start until 1:30 p.m., a bunch of us woke up early to head back to La Boca to walk around and get gifts for our friends and family, along with a couple of souvenirs for ourselves. My favorite shop…
Walking through time in Buenos Aires
Today, we had the morning free to do some exploring since there was a flood at the ranch. A group of us went to go look around and shop at La Boca. We were able to go into a bunch of shops and get gifts for our families. The streets were full of vendors and…
Spirits and Souvenirs
Today was the perfect start to our final week in Buenos Aires! Due to the itinerary getting all messed up from the rainy weather the past few days, we had lots of free time in the morning. A group of us decided to revisit the colorful and beautiful neighborhood of La Boca to do some…