Today was one of the most heartfelt and reflective days of my study abroad experience in Birmingham so far. As a freshman nursing student from the United States, I have spent most of my first year learning anatomy, basic nursing skills, and foundational concepts in healthcare. However, today reminded me that nursing is so much…
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Day 5: FGM and BWC
Today we had another lovely 8:30 meeting time. I was able to dress leisurely and take my time at breakfast. After breakfast, we walked back to BCU’s South Campus for our final lecture. I think I might be able to walk from the hotel to campus with my eyes closed by the end of our…
Day 6 – Children’s Hospital!
Today, we got the chance to learn more about the healthcare system in the UK and experience it firsthand, and it ended up being a really emotional day. First, we had a lecture on female genital mutation (FGM). This is something I thought was not much of an issue now, but learned that it still…