Really sad that it’s our last full day in Spain, this trip has gone by so fast all of a sudden. We started out the day by heading back into Bilbao, which I really missed. We listened to two presentations about starting up research and the design process. There were a lot of tips and…
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Hiking, Pintxos, and Painted Trees – 5/21/25
I’m not going to lie, this might have been one of my favorite days yet. Why? Because it had everything I love: hiking, group bonding, some truly jaw-dropping views, and lots of nature. We started the morning with breakfast and met our tour guide Garai. Apparently, he wasn’t going to be our guide, but our…
We’re on the Move! – 5/20/15
Our day began bright and early, with my first alarm going off at 6:00 a.m. and breakfast served at 7:00. The reason for the early start? We were leaving Bilbao and heading to the historic town of Gernika! After packing up and checking out of our hotel, our first stop on the way was a…
Exploring Bilbao’s Engineering Labs and the Vizcaya Bridge – 5/19/25
Hello again! We’re back with another update from my time in Bilbao. Today was a full day, starting with a return to the engineering building where we visited several innovative labs. We began in a lab focused on gait analysis and stroke rehabilitation. The team there studies how a person’s center of mass shifts during…
Sun, Ocean, Hike & More :) – 5/18/25
Another day down, this trip is flying by so fast. Today started with a visit to the flea market just across the river in Old Town. It was full of books, jewelry, pins, and so much more. I even spotted some childhood books I used to love in Spanish. Right next to the flea market…
Shopping Spree – 5/17/25
Hello from another sunny day in Bilbao! We began our day with a guided tour of the stunning Teatro Arriaga Antzokia, where we delved into its rich and dramatic history. The theater was originally built in 1890 and named after Juan Crisóstomo de Arriaga. Tragically, Arriaga died at the age of 19, but his legacy…
A Taste of Bilbao: Food, Fun, and Funicular Views – 5/16/25
Today was a little break from the academic programming, and we got to enjoy some fun activities together. The first stop for my group was a short walking tour of other parts of the city that ended at La Ribera Market, one of the largest covered markets in Europe. We had the chance to stroll…
Hospital on the Beach!! – 5/15/25
Howdy! Got up ready to roll this morning for the next hospital visit!! It was a bit of a journey to begin with as we somehow managed to find the scenic route and stretch the whole travel thing out to twice as long. The original transportation plan was to take the metro to Plentzia and…
Should I switch to engineering?? – 5/14/25
Not actually because I love my nursing field, but after today, I have a newfound interest in all that engineering does. We had two presentations in the morning, one about Saioa’s research and the other was Dr. Borovetz and his research. Saioa presented her research on the Oreka Balance, a tool currently in development that…
Half a Day in the Future, Half in the 1300s – 5/13/25
Today was packed with so many exciting presentations and events. We started off with a little information session about Bilbao’s engineering school as a part of the University of the Basque Country, and its history, and different degrees. The one bit of information that was the most shocking for me was that a two-year master’s…
Hola from the Land of Pinchos and Jet Lag – 5/12/25
Hey!! Reporting back on the first few days in Spain (and traveling)!! We spent all day Saturday flying from Pittsburgh to North Carolina and then to Madrid. With little to no sleep, we made it through the hour-long customs line and got on a bus for a city tour on Sunday morning. It is stunning!…
Paiging España
Hi everyone! My name is Paige Colson, and I’m from West Chester, PA. I’m a first-year nursing student at the University of Pittsburgh with an intended Spanish minor, and I am a part of the Frederick Honors College. I came to Pitt because of its incredible clinical opportunities and strong nursing school reputation (currently tied…