Today was our last day, and there was no better way to spend it than in London! We started off the day by visiting the Florence Nightingale Museum, which celebrates the life and legacy of Florence Nightingale. She is often considered the founder of modern nursing, so it was very meaningful to learn more about…
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On our way to London!
Today was our last day in Birmingham. We started off the day by attending our final lectures at Birmingham City University. It honestly feels crazy how quickly the week has gone by because it feels like we just arrived, and now it is already our last day here. Over the past week, we have learned…
Another Day of Learning in Birmingham
We started off our Tuesday by walking to the train station. Throughout the entire day, it rained on and off, which was not the best. My umbrella also would not cooperate with me because it was very windy outside, so trying to stay dry became a challenge. Even with the rainy weather, it still felt…
Presentation Day in Birmingham
We started our day by walking to Birmingham City University. In the morning, we learned about pregnancy and fetal development. During the session, we got to use the Anatomage tables to view the different stages of fetal development and better understand how a baby grows throughout pregnancy. We also watched an animated model of a…
A Day Exploring Blenheim Palace and Oxford
We started off our day by taking a bus ride to Blenheim Palace. As we were walking toward the palace, we saw a running race taking place nearby. One thing I have noticed during my time in the United Kingdom is that people seem to be very active overall, and I see many people out…
Another Day in Birmingham
Today we got to visit the Black Country Living Museum. I have never been to anything like it before, so it was a completely new experience for me. As we walked around the museum, it truly felt like stepping back in time. Everything was designed to show what life used to be like many years…
A Day in a Birmingham Hospital
We started off the day at Birmingham City University by learning about female genital mutilation/cutting. This was a topic that was very unfamiliar to me, so I learned a lot during the lecture. It is a very sensitive and serious issue, and the presentation helped me better understand the physical, emotional, and cultural impacts it…
Day 5: Hands-On Learning in Birmingham
Today was a very interactive day! We started our morning by walking to Birmingham City University. One of the first things we learned about was the ambulance simulation that students use to practice before going out into real-life situations. It was very interesting to see how realistic the setup was and how students are able…
Day 4 Adventures in Birmingham
We started off the day by visiting Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College. While we were there, I got the opportunity to talk with individuals who spoke a variety of languages and were learning English for the first time. It was very interesting to watch them learn English and communicate with us. Even though English was…
A Day of Learning in Birmingham
We started off the day with a public health lecture about the United Kingdom led by Sarah, who is a medical doctor. During the presentation, we learned about the meaning and importance of public health and how it impacts entire populations rather than just individual patients. One definition that stood out to me was that…
Day Two in Birmingham
We first visited the main campus of Birmingham City University and received an introduction to the university and its programs. One of the first things I noticed about the campus was how clean and modern everything looked. The buildings had a very updated design, and the large windows allowed a great amount of natural light…
Landing in Birmingham
After getting off a long overnight flight, I was very tired, but I was also excited to finally arrive in Birmingham! Even though I was exhausted from traveling, seeing the city for the first time gave me energy. As soon as we arrived, I noticed people walking everywhere, cars constantly moving through the streets, and…
The Start of My UK Journey
Hi everyone! My name is Juliana Medei, and I am currently finishing my first year as a nursing student at the University of Pittsburgh. I am from Pennsylvania and have always been passionate about helping others, which is what led me to pursue a career in nursing. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with…