Today, I woke up excited for my last day in Birmingham. We were set to visit hospitals specializing in mental health nursing, specifically the Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. The nurses there work demanding 13-hour shifts, providing care across various specialist fields in mental health. Among the specialties we explored were deaf…

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….

Today, I woke up and got ready to ride the bus with everyone. We traveled to the Black Country to learn about coal mining and life in the 1960s. The Black Country was built on coal. In the nineteenth century, local industries burned coal for heat and power, creating thick black smoke that gave the…

Today, I woke up almost an hour earlier than usual because we had to catch the bus. However, when we arrived at the designated spot, we discovered that the bus was scheduled for a different time and would arrive 45 minutes later than expected. When it finally arrived, we all slept for the entire ride….

Today, we visited BCU’s City South campus once again. We settled into the same classroom and prepared for the day. A kind woman named Marcia came in to educate us on Black heritage in Birmingham. We learned about Manilla bands, which were used as currency in Africa. Once the British realized their value, they made…

Today, we got up early and met as a group, eager to embark on an adventure to the train station. The anticipation built as we made our way there, knowing that the day ahead would be packed with discoveries. We boarded a train for an hour-long ride to Stratford, a town famously known as the…

Today started earlier than usual. I woke up feeling rested and decided to spend some quiet time in the lobby, relaxing before the day’s activities began. It was a peaceful start to the morning. Taking that extra time made a difference—I felt refreshed and ready to engage in another insightful day at Birmingham City University’s…

To start off the day, I got out of bed and went for breakfast, preparing myself for the long and insightful day ahead. There was something refreshing about enjoying a meal before diving into a full schedule. Today, we spent the entire day at Birmingham City University’s (BCU) City South Campus, where we attended several…

Today, we learned about the education structure of the UK, which is quite different from what we are used to back home. We attended several lectures discussing the different types of schooling and the curriculum in place, providing us with a deeper understanding of how education operates here. One of the most notable differences was…

Upon arriving at the airport, we had a slow start. Our anticipation for the trip was met with immediate obstacles—delays, confusion, and waiting. We had been traveling for hours, yet it felt like the journey had barely begun. We waited for what seemed like an eternity because our bus driver was lost, and every passing…

Hello! My name is Dylan Tirpak, and I am from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I am currently a student at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. I am a nursing major. In my free time, I read, play basketball with friends, and sleep. I am excited to travel this summer by getting to do the Plus3 United…