We woke up bright and early today to finish packing and check out of our rooms. Don’t worry, we’re not going home yet; tonight we’re heading to London! Before we left, we headed over to South City Center College, where we spent the morning. My first impression of the school was positive because there was…
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BC U Later!
Today we were supposed to depart our hotel in the taxis at 7:15. I woke up at 7:15. Thankfully Lillie and I were able to get dressed and rush downstairs in time to catch the last taxi at 7:20! The hits just kept coming when my outfit was compared to a meme of fanny-pack-wearing Dwayne…
Presentation Day!
Today we headed back to BCU for another day of learning! We had extra time to grab some coffee, which has nothing to do with our classes today, but it made me happy! We all took some time to review our research presentations, which we will share with BCU staff this afternoon. My group’s project…
Sunday Adventures
Today we toured Blenheim Palace and Oxford! We started at Blenheim palace, where we met our tour guide Tim! He also guided us through Stratford-Upon-Avon last week. The palace is home to the twelfth Duke of Marlborough, and is a historical home for the royal family. It was originally built for the family of the…
Coal Country
I started my day by sprinting down the block to catch our bus. We made it! I was so excited to ride a double decker bus. It was exciting as a tourist, but also very efficient since they can fit twice the amount of people on each bus. We sat on the top deck and…
Back to High School!
We began the day by touring Joseph Chamberlain College, a college in one of the poorest wards of Birmingham. The school has a very high OFSTED scores, and high pass rates. We spoke with the schools vice principal, who showed us around the campus. We definitely stuck out, and we got weird looks from staff…
BCU Part Two!
We began our day at BCU by speaking with a community public health nurse specialist. We learned about the role of a school nurse in the United Kingdom. In the states, school nurses are largely based within the school building to deal with health issues that arise during the school day. In the UK, school…
Fantastic Fourth Day!
We had a long day today! We started by touring the Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital, then we visited WAITS, a nonprofit for victims of domestic violence, and we ended the day with a BCU faculty dinner. This 12-hour day was good practice for future clinical! My favorite part of the day was touring the…
BCU, you see me!
Today was our first day at the Birmingham City University (BCU) campus! We were so excited to meet the staff of the nursing and education programs! They treated us to tea and sweets, gave us a tour of the Seacole building where the nursing labs are located, and had staff presentations from the School of…
Stratford-upon-Avon
Today we took the train to visit Stratford upon Avon! This was the birthplace of William Shakespeare, and also where many of his works were originally performed. We walked through the town to meet our tour guide, who is an actor himself working for the Royal Shakespeare Company. I’m looking forward to receiving another tour…
Crossed the Pond!
Our first day in Birmingham, UK Today was our first day in Birmingham, United Kingdom. We flew into London overnight and took the “coach” to Birmingham City. We had the opportunity to have lunch together at Bistrot Pierre, a French restaurant along the Birmingham canal. A bit ironic that our first meal in the UK…
Introduction- Lorelei Mulvihill
About Me Hello! My name is Lorelei Mulvihill. I’m from Harrisburg PA, and I’m a freshman studying nursing at the University of Pittsburgh. I’m pursing my BSN with a certificate in global health studies. On campus I’m involved in the Pitt Nursing Student Association (NSA) as a member of the service committee. In my free…