The day started off pretty early at the School of Engineering! Mikel presented on balance and different system used to measure it. His research was very interesting to learn about and also see how the Oreka Machine came to be. After this, we used one of the measuring systems we learned about, the Berg Balance…
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Day Nine: Workshop and Art Museum
We started the day off at the School of Engineering! One of the groups working in the lab presented their wheelchair and walker design to us! They used sensors to track weight distribution and center of mass to improve safety of the patient. After that it was our turn! We started with a quick warmup…
Day Eight: Break Day
Today we had a very relaxing day! We started the day off at a cafe where we got churros and chocolate. This place is known for its very rich and creamy chocolate sauce in which you dip the churros in. It was a delicious way to start the day! After this, we walked to the…
Day Seven: San Sebastian and Zumaia
We got to sleep in a little today! After a nice little breakfast we were off to San Sebastian! We took a long bus ride and saw some amazing views. When we first arrived we went to the top of the mountain we got to look out over the beach and take some nice pictures….
Day Six: Hospital visit and Guggenheim
We started the day just as early and if not a little earlier than the day before! We went to visit Hospital Basurto which was a giant hospital with many different buildings. We began with a presentation from some nurses and an engineer. We learned a little bit of background on the hospital itself as…
Day Five: Long hike
We started the day off nice and early! Then got on the bus and headed to the hospital for the Gogoa Company Visit. First they showed us the full exoskeleton that goes on the lower body and helps patient learn to walk. I got the chance to try this machine! They strapped me in and…
Day four: presentations and cooking class
We started off the day with breakfast as per usual and then headed over to the Bilbao School of Engineering for some presentations! First we listened to Dr. Inigo Ruiz present information on nursing in Spain and also research at the school. His presentation was very interesting as I learned how different the system for…
Day three: Seaside Hospital
We started the day on a private bus to the hospital in Gorliz! It was a long ride but the views were beautiful; lots of full green trees, river with boats, and houses with orange roofs. Once we arrived, we were able to see right away how the hospital was positioned on the sea shore….
Second day in Bilbao!
Our first full day in Bilbao started at 8 AM after a much needed long night of sleep. We met up with Professor Saioa, and took a trek through the pouring rain to the Bilbao School of Engineering. From there we went through a couple presentations and got to learn a little bit about the…
From Plane to Spain
Hello! My name is Alyssa Del Roio and I am a freshman in the School of Nursing also working towards a certificate in Corporate/Community Relations! I am from Boyds, Maryland which is about a 40 drive from DC. It is a very rural part of Maryland so this is my first time living in a…