This morning we got up a little earlier to take the train to Stratford-upon-Avon. This is where Shakespeare was born and grew up, which is so cool! Once we arrived, we walked into the town to meet Tim. I was happy to have him as our tour guide again because he explains things well and…
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Day 10: To be or not to be…
Today was an early morning, and we met downstairs at 7:50 to walk to the train station. Surprisingly, it wasn’t too hard to wake up because I was so excited, we were finally heading to Stratford-upon-Avon, the hometown of Shakespeare. I had been looking forward to this trip all week. Taking the train there was…
Day 10 – Stratford Upon Avon!!
Today was an early morning compared to other days. I woke up feeling a little sick but I felt a little better than the previous night. We had to meet as a group at 7:50 am. The plan for today was to visit Stratford upon Avon, which is the birthplace of William Shakespeare. I was…
Day 10: Our Shakespeare Tour with Tim
We were out bright and early this morning, heading straight from the hotel to the train station while the streets were busy per usual. Even though it was early, I was fully awake by the time we got moving, and the hour long train ride to Stratford‑upon‑Avon actually felt relaxing. When we stepped off the…
Day 6: “To be, or not to be, that is the question” – Hamlet
We took a 30-minute walk in the rain on our last adventure to get to Moor Street Station. At first, all of us thought the walk was going to be miserable, especially with the cold weather, but it actually was not as bad as we expected. The rain gave the city a calm atmosphere, even…
Day 9: Stratford on Avon
Today we got a very true feel for Birmingham weather. The Weather App forecasted a cold and rainy day. This morning I forfeited breakfast for an extra twenty minutes of sleep, I am still not sure if it was worth it. I was determined not to be freezing or soaked during our walk, so I…
Another Day of Learning in Birmingham
We started off our Tuesday by walking to the train station. Throughout the entire day, it rained on and off, which was not the best. My umbrella also would not cooperate with me because it was very windy outside, so trying to stay dry became a challenge. Even with the rainy weather, it still felt…
Much Ado About Stratford
Today was such a fun and memorable day during our study abroad trip in England. I got to take my first very first train ride in the UK and traveled from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon, which is famously known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Even the train ride itself was exciting because it made me…
Day 11: From Classroom Pages to Stratford Streets
Today we explored Shakespeare’s land. Stratford-upon-Avon was a beautifully designed city, from the adorable cafés to the lovely shopping centers lining the streets. The atmosphere felt charming and welcoming, almost like stepping into another time period. One exciting part of the day was that we also experienced our first train ride of the trip. Although…
Day 9: Presentation Day!
Today was finally presentation day! I woke up feeling pretty nervous knowing that we would be presenting at the conference later, but luckily our morning was filled with activities that helped distract us from the anxiety. We started the day with Anatomage simulations, which ended up being a really interesting and engaging way to begin…
Day 9 – International Nursing Conference Day!
I started off the day today by being very nervous. This obviously doesn’t sound like a great start, but I was also a little excited at the same time too. Today was the International Nursing Conference and we were to present our slideshow to the staff/members of Birmingham City University. Knowing that my group was…
Day 9: Presentation Day
Today was such an exciting day full of amazing experiences, eye-opening presentations, and so many snacks! We started the morning with our usual walk to the BCU campus, but instead of heading straight into a lecture, we got to do something completely different. We were able to do a mini skills lab using the Anatomage…
Day 8: Presentations
Today was the day of our presentations at the conference. We first looked at some Anatomage tables simulating fetal development and childbirth. After playing around with the simulations, we went up to our classroom to work on our presentation slides and practice presenting. For the conference, my group presented on “Socio-economic Status Impact on Healthcare”…
Conference Day Chronicles
Rise and shine, it’s conference day! Today definitely caused some nerves but also excitement for we were presenting at a nursing conference in a professional setting. As a freshman nursing student from the Oakland campus of the University of Pittsburgh, this felt like such a huge opportunity and an important step in my nursing journey….
Day 9: International Nurses Day
Down to the last two visits to BCU and I am dreading Wednesday. I have had such a blast learning from the many speakers we have had the privilege to listen to. They have given me so much to think about and consider when it comes to nursing. We started our day like always walking…
Beyond Healthcare: The Power of Empowerment
Waking up before my alarm, I got out of bed with nervousness to present at the international conference today. Fortunately, the nerves eased after we entered Birmingham City University. We began the morning with a lecture about pregnancy, which was fascinating to me because it was my selected specialty in nursing. After a short amount…
Day 8: American Meets Oxford
Happy Sunday! This day started off with about an hour and a half bus ride to Oxford. We all appreciated this long drive because it meant we could sleep some more! When we arrived, we met our kind tour guide, Tim, outside of Blenheim Palace. The palace is beautiful both inside and outside. Some background…
Day 8: Not-So-Slow Sunday
Today was anything but a slow Sunday. We boarded the bus at 9:00 a.m. and set off on an hour-and-a-half ride from Birmingham to Blenheim Palace. I had heard the name before, but I didn’t realize just how grand and historic it would be. Blenheim Palace is the residence of the Churchill family, and from…
Day 8 – Palace, Gardens, and More!
Now, I think today was my favorite day yet! To start off the day, our entire group met together in the lobby at 8:40 am and we all walked outside, where the coach bus was waiting for us. Today, we were going to visit Blenheim Palace and Oxford. The drive to Blenheim Palace was close…
Day 8: Real-Life Bridgerton Plus Harry Potter!
Today was Day 8, and honestly, it might be one of my favorite days so far (I’ve said that for pretty much every day, so you can tell I am loving it here lol). We started the morning by taking a bus out to Blenheim Palace, and the second we pulled up, I felt like…