Tag: Lauren Gulmert
Thank You Oxford University and Many More!
Today is the second to last day of our stay England and I am certainly feeling sad about the matter. I’ve learned so much during my time in Birmingham, visiting Birmingham City University, the nearby museums, and meeting so many new faces. While I wish I had more time to expand the knowledge I’ve gained,…
Farewell BCU
Today was the final day of spending time and learning at Birmingham City University. While I am sad that my time at BCU has come to an end, the knowledge, mentors, and students I’ve met, and the skills I’ve gained from my peers will always stick with me. Today, at the university, our group presented…
Good Old Days
Today has been my favorite day since I’ve been in Birmingham! We woke up early and headed to a children’s charity center called Action for Children. After spending the first half of the day inside the facility, we headed to Birmingham City University to hear a lecture on social work within the education and healthcare…
What Is Black Country?
Today, our group headed to Black Country, an area in the West Midland region of the United Kingdom. We explored the Black Country Living Museum, and, wow, what an amazing experience. While walking around the exhibits, I noticed how similar everything was to the set up in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. I learned a lot about…
A Perspective From The Water
Today was quite the adventure. Our group began bright and early to make it in time for our morning classes on United Kingdom’s education systems, specifically England’s at Birmingham City University (BCU). Afterwards, we headed to the Birmingham canal which runs through the whole city. The, to finish off the evening, we went into more…
A Brimming Day at BCU
Wow, what a brimming day! Today in Birmingham our group had a series of activities hosted by Birmingham City University (BCU). The first activity was a series of lectures on Public Health, Public Health Organizations, and Tobacco. After that, our group headed off to the Botanical Gardens to hear several speakers give ten-minute presentations on…
The Undamped Spirit of Stratford
“Rain, rain go away come again another day.” Well, no one really expected to spend two weeks in England without rain, and today, day three of our trip, the skies opened up. Having been well advised to bring an umbrella, or a brolly as the locals call it, we put it to use today. Our…
Opposites Attract
Today was the third day in the city of Birmingham. As time rolls on, I feel my excitement growing every day. When I feel as though, I’ve discovered all there is to see and learn, I immediately become aware of how little I truly know about Birmingham and the United Kingdom as a whole. On…
Discovering the Magnificent City of Birmingham
“Wow, will someone pinch me already, this has to be a dream!” Those were my exact words after my first steps onto United Kingdom soil. After getting off the plane in London, our group were headed by bus to our destination, Birmingham. During the drive to the city, I had already become aware of some…
Lauren Gulmert
Hello! My name is Lauren Gulmert and I’m from Baltimore, Maryland. My parents are originally from California, and I have an older brother finishing his senior year at Georgetown University. I’m a triplet with a brother and sister also attending the University of Pittsburgh. I’m a nursing student at Pitt-Greensburg campus. Currently, I’m active in…