The morning was like every other: a plate of eggs and ham alongside some cornbread and conversations with peers about the days gone by. Saioa held one final educational presentation in which we compared the US to Spain, not just in terms of healthcare. The roads, the foods, and the expectations differed, but I couldn’t…
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Last Day
Today was our last day in Spain. After breakfast we headed to the Bilbao School of Engineering. We listened to a presentation about the user-end experience of the healthcare system in Spain. I was very surprised by how easy it was to make appointments with their patient portal and how fast primary care appointments were…
One Last Ride!
Today was our last day in Bilbao, which honestly felt bittersweet. It’s hard to believe how quickly the trip went by and how much we experienced in such a short amount of time. We started the day with another presentation from Saioa, who explained how the healthcare system in Spain works from a patient’s perspective….
Last day in Bilbao!!
Last day in Bilbao!! Started our day off pretty normal. Breakfast in the hotel and then walked over to the school one last time. We meet with Saioa and we listened to her give a presentation on healthcare from the user perspective in Spain. We learned a lot about the healthcare system overall but learning…
Last Day in Bilbao
Today marked our last full day in Bilbao. It still feels unreal that the trip is already coming to an end. Over the past week, I’ve had the chance to meet so many incredible people, learn from amazing professionals, and experience a completely different culture and healthcare system. It has been such a meaningful experience!…
Day 12: Farewell Bilbao!
Sadly, today was our last full day in Bilbao before flying back home tomorrow, but it was still a great day! We started the day with another delicious breakfast at the hotel before walking to the engineering school for the last time! At the engineering school, we got a final presentation from Saioa where we…
Bilbao Day 12: The Final Day :(
Today was our final day in Bilbao, and I can’t believe the trip is already over. I’ve met some of the best people, and I truly couldn’t be more grateful for this experience. In the morning, we headed to the School of Engineering one last time. We had a presentation about the healthcare system in…
Last Day, Best Day!
For our final day in Bilbao, we spent the morning visiting the university’s labs and seeing some of the incredible projects students and professors were working on. One of the most meaningful was a 3D printed prosthetic arm model being designed for an amputee patient. This was yet another meaningful example of how engineering and…
Last Day in Spain
Today we learned more about the differences between the Spanish and US healthcare systems. One difference is how pregnant women receive care before their due date. In Spain all women attend multiple appointments with their midwife and take tests such as a nuchal translucency scan to make sure their child comes out healthy. However, in…
Day 12: Last Day in Bilbao :(
Today was our last day in Bilbao. I can’t believe how fast this trip has gone. We started off the day with our usual morning breakfast before heading off to the School of Engineering. Once we arrived, Professor Saoia led a captivating discussion on how citizens access the free, public healthcare in Bilbao. We talked…
Day 10: Near the End!
We started the morning with a visit to Tekniker, an engineering and research company located in the Basque countryside. After learning about the company’s history, missions, and projects, we toured the facility and saw impressive technology such as advanced 3D printers and a small car that could adjust the width of its wheels depending on…
Bye bye Bilbao :(
Today is our last full day of the program and I’m so sad it’s coming to a close. It’s been such a fun and enriching experience to participate in this program and learn from all the engineers, nurses, and other professionals involved in the healthcare system and innovation here in Bilbao. We began our day…
Day 12: The finale
Today was our final day in Bilbao. Although my body may be ready to go home, my mind can’t believe that my time here is already over. I have felt like my perspective on the world has changed so much through this trip, and I have really learned a lot. I have enjoyed so much…
Day 11: Tekniker, Painted Forest, and Guernica
Day 11 in Bilbao! We started the day off by visiting an engineering company called Tekniker. When we first arrived, they shared a presentation that detailed an overview of the company as well as the many different fields of research they work in. We learned about their missions, history, and projects! After the presentation, we…
Day 11: Tekniker, Painted Forest, and Gernika!!
Today was a busy but great day in Bilbao!! We started off how we started off everyday, with a delicious breakfast in the hotel before hopping on a bus for a company visit to an engineering firm, Tekniker! The company was built on a beautiful mountain, and the building overlooked the foggy Basque countryside, which…
Last day in Bilbao :(
Today was another amazing day in Bilbao! We started off in the engineering school with a presentation about the Spanish healthcare system. We learned about all types of appointments that Saioa has while pregnant. These appointments are free for all pregnant women. Also, both parents get 19 weeks off of maternity/paternity leave! Next, we learned…
Day 12: The last Goodbye :(
Today marked the final day of the trip: so sad :(. We started off the day back at the designated plus3 room where Saioa gave us a presentation on the Spanish healthcare system from the perspective of a Spanish citizen. Then, we visited the prosthetic club who is working on building a prosthetic arm for…
Day 11: Gernika
We started this morning with one of the most interesting on-site visits so far. We visited a company called Tekniker. Tekniker is an innovative company that works on cutting-edge technology, fostering bright new ideas, and helping young minds get started on leading the next generation of invention. Their facilities were so impressive. The compound had…
Day 11: It’s almost over :(
We started off our second to last day of the trip with a bus ride. I always enjoy the bus rides because it means a little bit of extra sleep! Our bus took us to a company called Tekniker. This company was, to put it bluntly, insane. The building was so modern and nice looking,…
Bilbao Day 11: Trees with a Story
The sun came up on another morning and guided me out of bed, which had a particularly strong hold on me. The morning was cool, but the bus ride to Tekniker was cooler :). In what was arguably the strongest tour we have been on so far, Tekniker and its facilities impressed me….