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…
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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 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…
Day 4 in Bilbao
Today was such a memorable experience. We started the morning by taking a bus to Plentzia, followed by another to Hospital Gorliz, a rehabilitation hospital located right on the beach. The scenery alone was stunning, but the experience inside the hospital was even more impactful. We were welcomed by a group of nurses who gave…
Day 3 in Bilbao
Today, we started our day at the Bilbao School of Engineering, where we learned about the innovative Oreka Balance Project, a new technology focused on rehabilitation in the balance aspect. It is a platform that move laterally and anterior to posterior. An example of it use is in stroke patients, for assisting in recovering their…
Day 2 in Bilbao
Today was our second day in Bilbao! We began the day with a visit to the Bilbao School of Engineering, where we listened to a detailed presentation about the history of the school and its various programs. After the presentation, we split into two groups to explore different student teams at the school. My group…
Biomed in Bilbao
Today, we spent our first full day in Bilbao. We began the day with a nice breakfast at the hotel. Then, we met our program director, Saioa, who helped us navigate the train system to our first stop: Basurto Hospital. Upon our arrival at the government building, we were welcomed by a large number of…
Introduction : Isabel Concepcion
Hello! My name is Isabel Concepcion, and I am currently a first-year nursing student. I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and proud to be the daughter of a Dominican immigrant. Growing up in an environment influenced by multiple cultures has shaped my passion for connecting with people from all backgrounds. I would describe…