There’s something comforting about knowing your tour guide before the tour even begins. When I saw that Tim would be leading us again, I knew we were in for a good day. He’s one of those rare people who can turn history into something that feels alive and kind of hilarious, too. So, with walking…
Tag: Plus 3 United Kingdom
Walking Through Birmingham’s History
Today, we took part in something truly special: a Black Heritage Walk through Birmingham, led by the amazing Marcia. From the very beginning, it was clear this wasn’t going to be just another guided tour. It felt more like a journey – through time, through stories, and through a side of the city many of…
Day of the Dirty Duck
Thursday May 15th, we spent the day out at Stratford upon Avon. Leaving the hotel, we were all worried because the morning was quite chilly and it felt like rain. We made our way to Moor Station and hopped on a train! When we arrived in Stratford the group right away grabbed something warm to…
Post Card from Shakespeare’s Hometown
After a few packed days of exploring Birmingham and attending lectures at BCU, day five of our UK trip gave us something a little different – and honestly, it was exactly what we needed. We hopped on a train from Moor Street Station and headed to Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. The ride took…
Public Health and Word Puzzles
This morning my group had a lecture from the fabulous Miss Sue and Shelly. These women talked a great deal about the ins and outs of General Practice and how it works. This past week I have been hearing about GPs without really having a good understanding of what they are but after their session…
Escape Rooms and Real Roles
Our third day at Birmingham City University, and our second at the City South Campus, was busy and full of activities that helped us learn and made the day memorable. We started the day with a presentation by Sue Brooks and Shelly Canes about General Practitioners (GPs) and Primary Care. They explained how important primary…
New Campus, New Outlooks
Our second day of lectures brought a change of scenery as we visited the City South campus of Birmingham City University for the first time. Although we were only shifting locations, the fresh environment brought new energy – and a full day of powerful, engaging sessions that expanded our understanding of healthcare disparities, nursing, and…
Brownies in Birmingham
This morning we headed to the Birmingham City University campus Faculties of Health, Education, and Life Sciences to learn about the different types of health disparities that have an effect on citizens not only in Birmingham but all over the globe. I learned that public health is a multifaceted object that can look very different…
How to Love Birmingham in 10 Days – Day 2
Today, we had lectures from many different educators to help us understand the education system in the UK and in Birmingham specifically. In the UK, the educational path starts early with “Early Years” education for children aged 3–4. These programs emphasize communication, physical development, emotional well-being, and early literacy and numeracy through a thematic approach…
BCU Vibes: One Day, Countless Lessons
Today’s visit to Birmingham City University (BCU) was more than just a campus tour- it was an experience that challenged and expanded my understanding of what education is and what it can be. From the moment we arrived, the day was packed with presentations, conversations, and experiences that helped me see both the university setting…
Houston, the eagle has landed.
Today we touched down in London and took a very long bus ride to Birmingham. Once we got off the bus, I was so ecstatic to walk around the city and take in all of the gorgeous sites. Of course after that treacherous ride to the hotel, we were all exhausted and were hungry so…
Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University was about a mile walk from our hotel this morning. We all walked as a group in our business casual outfits on the historic streets of Birmingham. Once we arrived at the university, I took in the beautiful modern style building surrounded by nature. As soon as we approached the university we…
Stratford upon Avon
The morning walk through Birmingham to arrive at the railway station was lovely. The sun glimmered on the new glass-windowed buildings as we walked through the historic streets of Birmingham. Once we arrived at the railway station, we scanned our tickets and boarded the train. The railway station and the train were clean and efficient….