Today was one of those days that perfectly combined everything I have loved about studying abroad. Great weather, exploring a new city, spending time with friends, and experiencing things I never imagined I would get to do. It honestly felt like one of the best ways to spend one of our last full days in…
Tag: Jackie Bittner
Time Is Muscle, and So Is Packing
Today was definitely one of the longer and busiest days, unexpectedly. It was our last day in Birmingham before heading to London, which felt exciting since we could visit more places, but that also meant it was nearing the end our our trip. Birmingham had already started to feel comfortable and familiar, so it was…
Much Ado About Stratford
Today was such a fun and memorable day during our study abroad trip in England. I got to take my first very first train ride in the UK and traveled from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon, which is famously known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Even the train ride itself was exciting because it made me…
Conference Day Chronicles
Rise and shine, it’s conference day! Today definitely caused some nerves but also excitement for we were presenting at a nursing conference in a professional setting. As a freshman nursing student from the Oakland campus of the University of Pittsburgh, this felt like such a huge opportunity and an important step in my nursing journey….
Oxford Comma-ing Soon!
Today was a brilliant day spent exploring beautiful architecture. As a freshman nursing student from the United States, I came into this trip expecting to learn mostly about healthcare systems and nursing practices, but I have already realized that studying abroad teaches you so much more than what can be learned in a classroom. Today…
Bright Lessons from the Black Country
Today our group traveled to the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, and it honestly felt like stepping into a completely different world. As a freshman nursing student from the United States studying abroad in Birmingham, I have already learned so much about healthcare, culture, and daily life in the UK, but today taught me…
More than Medicine
Today was one of the most heartfelt and reflective days of my study abroad experience in Birmingham so far. As a freshman nursing student from the United States, I have spent most of my first year learning anatomy, basic nursing skills, and foundational concepts in healthcare. However, today reminded me that nursing is so much…
Sterile Fields & Spooky Feels
Today was a very interactive and hands-on day. As a freshman nursing student from the United States who has not even started clinicals yet, I felt incredibly grateful for the opportunity to spend the day at Birmingham City University participating in simulation labs and learning directly from nurses and educators in the UK. Today truly…
Learning Takes Thyme
Today was one of the most eye-opening days of our trip so far in Birmingham. Through my education so far, I have been learning about healthcare, education, and social barriers in the United States, but today I was able to see how the UK approaches many of the same issues. We spent the day at…
Walking Brum’s History
Day three in Birmingham was one of the most educational and eye-opening days we have had so far on this trip. The lectures today connected back to nursing, healthcare, culture, and a better understanding of people. I learned so much throughout the day, and it really showed me how healthcare and nursing can differ around…
BCU, Burn Care, & Bullring
Today was our first full day in Birmingham, and we honestly packed so much into one day. I’m still trying to adjust to the time difference and recover from traveling, but today was really exciting because it was our first actual academic day abroad. This morning we all met up early and walked to take…
Brum at First Sight
Today was officially my first day in Birmingham, England, and honestly, it still does not feel real. After an overnight flight and barely any sleep, we landed this morning and jumped right into action! I expected to be completely exhausted all day, but once we got into Birmingham, all of the excitement had kicked in…
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…