The way we learn and understand history is dependent on the narrative we are told. In school, I feel like we only learned about one perspective, the American perspective. So today it was interesting to learn about the British perspective. Today we did a black heritage walks network tour with our amazing guide Marcia. Marcia…
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The Past in Plain Sight
Today was a very powerful and eye-opening day. We attended a Black Heritage lecture and walking tour through Birmingham led by an amazing founder of Black Heritage Walks, Marcia. She was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also honest, bold, and deeply engaging. She told the hard truths without sugar-coating them and used her great sense…
Day 5: Stratford Upon Avon
Today started with our first experience on the train in the UK! Our group went to Moor Street station and got on the train to start our journey to Stratford-upon-Avon, which is Shakespeare’s birthplace and hometown. It was about an hour train ride, and when we got off, we walked a little ways to meet…
Birmingham Day 5: Shakespeare Edition
Today was my fifth day in Birmingham! This day went differently than the rest we have had so far. Instead of spending the whole day in Birmingham we caught a train in the morning and headed to Stratford Upon Avon. Even when we were on the train you could already tell that this area focuses…
Shakespeare’s House in Stratford – Day 5
Today we went to Stratford-Upon-Avon which is where William Shakespeare was born and lived his life. We got to ride the train on the West Midlands Railway from Moor Street station into to beautiful town with so much history. After stopping for a delicious vanilla latte from Nero Cafe, we met Tim, our tour guide…
How to Love Birmingham in 10 Days – Day 5
Today, we went to Stratford-upon-Avon to visit Shakespeare’s birthplace. We took a train to Stratford, which is very similar to riding the NJ Transit. When we got there, we went to the cutest cafe where I got an amazing croissant and cappuccino. The cafe felt so authentic, it was adorable. From there, we met up…
Birmingham Day 5: Shakespeare’s Town
Today we switched up our activities! We started the day by venturing to Moor Street Station and catching the train to Stratford Upon Avon. This was one of the few times I have used a train as a mode of transportation, and it is nice because you don’t have to worry about traffic like you…
Much Ado About Stratford
Today we took the train over to Stratford upon Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. It was so exciting getting to explore somewhere new and the town definitely did not disappoint! The whole place was so picturesque, filled with adorable cottages, beautiful greenery, and fun shops. Our day was made even more memorable thanks to…
Birmingham Day 5: Stratford Edition!
Today was awesome! We went on a little adventure to Stratford Upon Avon to explore where William Shakespeare was born. We started our long day with a walk down to the Moor Street Station, where we caught a train to the Stratford Upon Avon Station. The train ride was about an hour, so it gave…
Day 5… Stratford Edition?
Today, we got up early and met as a group, eager to embark on an adventure to the train station. The anticipation built as we made our way there, knowing that the day ahead would be packed with discoveries. We boarded a train for an hour-long ride to Stratford, a town famously known as the…
Day 4: Insight into NHS
Today, we got to sleep in a little bit, which already made this morning so much better! We got a lot of information on the idea of free healthcare in the UK and what that really looks like for the population when in need of a medical service. We started off listening to a presentation…
Birmingham Day 4!
Today brought me a lot of new perspective in the healthcare field. Our first lecture talked about primary nursing. They explained what it is like working as an adult nurse in the UK and there were also 2 nurses that came in to explain their jobs, their experience with covid, and told us different stories….
General Practice in Birmingham – Day 4
Day four was a good day with a later start than usual. Good sleep is always an amazing way to start a very informative few hours. Our first lecture was about Birmingham’s General Practice system which provides primary care for patients. Primary care is provided in communities for people making their initial approach to receive…
Birmingham Day 4
Today was my fourth day in Birmingham! We had a few lectures, the opportunity to learn more about the upcoming presentations and research paper, and lastly the story of a head nurse. Making our way to BCU has become a lot easier to remember and I feel like I have learned my way around the…
How to Love Birmingham in 10 Days – Day 4
Today, we started our day later, and it was lovely to sleep in! After some quick coffee, we explored the UK general practice healthcare system. In general practice nursing, we learned that GP nurses work to manage chronic (but treatable) diseases like diabetes, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), provide lifestyle advice, and administer…
Day Three at BCU!
This morning was really nice because we got to sleep in – we didn’t have to meet up with the group until 9am! We then made our way back to the BCU! This morning, we got a wonderful lecture from Sue and Shelly about how primary care works in the UK. We also gained further…
Nursing Notes Abroad
Today marked our second full day at BCU’s City South Campus, and it was both informative and inspiring. We had the opportunity to talk with some various nurses, a Healthcare Support Worker, and even a chief nurse at one of the local hospitals. It was so great to hear from them and learn more about…
DAY 4 AT BIRMINGHAM!
Today started earlier than usual. I woke up feeling rested and decided to spend some quiet time in the lobby, relaxing before the day’s activities began. It was a peaceful start to the morning. Taking that extra time made a difference—I felt refreshed and ready to engage in another insightful day at Birmingham City University’s…
Birmingham Day 3
Today was our third day in Birmingham, yet again we started our day bright and early. We walked to BCU’s City South campus and before we began classes, we were able to get Starbucks. I got a strawberry acai refresher and unlike in America it actually tasted natural. Then, we went into the lecture room…
Day 3 in Birmingham!
Today was a well-spent day at Birmingham City University South Campus! We had a bunch of interesting presentations today that talked about a lot of new information. One of the things that was important that stood out was Alicia Lashley’s presentation on public health. She talked about how important public interventions were to prevent health…