Day eleven was a jam packed day including travelling to London, touring a simulation lab, and listening to lectures. We got to hear about cardiovascular disease and smoking, how the simulation labs work, their different cadavers, and disability nursing in the U.K. Our first lecture was on cardiovascular disease and smoking. Our lecturer was very…
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Birmingham Day 11: Bye Bye Birmingham!
Today was out final day in Birmingham! I started off my day by eating a hotel waffle for breakfast. I have eaten hotel waffles every morning since we arrived in the UK, and they have never disappointed. While this is going to be my last hotel waffle, I am excited to try out a new…
Goodbye Birmingham, Hello London!
Today was our final morning in Birmingham, and it was packed with lectures and a bittersweet goodbye to our amazing BCU faculty host, Ana. We began our day at BCU with a lecture focused on the link between smoking and cardiovascular disease. I had known cardiovascular disease was a major problem, but hearing the actually…
Birmingham Day 10!
Today was our last full day in Birmingham! Although I have enjoyed my time here in the city, I am excited to explore London. Today was an easy day. Our start time got delayed until 8:45, so I got extra time to eat breakfast and prepare for the day. Today we went to visit the…
Mental Health Trust and Hospital in Birmingham – Day 10
We had an exciting day today which started with 10 extra minutes to relax in the morning due to the late Birmingham buses which has been the norm this trip. We took two different buses with the help of the lovely Ana to the Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust. We got to hear presentations…
Beyond the Books
Today was a super exciting part of our visit here to Brimingham as we were actually able to visit one of their healthcare facilities.. We had the opportunity to go to the Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and learn firsthand about the realities of working in mental health care in the UK….
Day 10 – Last Day in Birmingham
Today, I woke up excited for my last day in Birmingham. We were set to visit hospitals specializing in mental health nursing, specifically the Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. The nurses there work demanding 13-hour shifts, providing care across various specialist fields in mental health. Among the specialties we explored were deaf…
Sixth Form and Presenting in Birmingham – Day 9
Day 9 started off with yet another ride on the public buses in Birmingham to John Chamberlain Sixth Form College. It was a shorter bus ride than our other days and when we arrived at the college, I was surprised at the check in system as it was very efficient. At my high school, IDs…
Day 9: Presentation Day!
Today honestly felt like three days in one! We started the day at Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College, then we ventured to the botanical gardens and then after what felt like days, it was finally time to give our presentations. Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College is a college for students that immigrated to England from…
Birmingham Day 9: Presentation Edition!
Today was the ninth day of our trip. In my opinion, it has flown by! It feels like months ago we all met up in Pittsburgh on that Friday and ate dinner together before staying in the towers. Today was the big day for our group. We had our presentations. But first, we started our…
Day 9 Presentation Day
Today, we woke up and went to Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College. The Vice Principal, Tom Williams, gave us a tour of the school. The place prioritized security and had the place secure. He told me that the school’s goal is to prioritize student growth and improvement. It was apparent when sitting in the classroom….
Brains and Botanical Gardens
Today was a genuinely inspiring and eye-opening day spent in Birmingham. We had the chance to visit Joseph Chamberlain College in the morning, and later, we explored the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and returned to BCU to share our presentations. It was a full day of learning, reflecting, and connecting with people and places in meaningful…
How to Love Birmingham in 10 Days – Day 9
We have officially reached the second-to-last full day in Birmingham. I feel bittersweet because although I will miss the city I have called home for the past week and a half, I am so excited to go to London! Today, we took a more educational approach to the city and visited Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form…
Plants, Pastries, and PowerPoints
Today was an enriching and inspiring day spent learning, connecting, and exploring in Birmingham. Our first stop was Joseph Chamberlain College (JCC), where we had the opportunity to tour the facilities and get a feel for the learning environment. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by faculty and students alike, which set…
How to Love Birmingham in 10 Days – Day 8
We’ve officially been in the UK for over a week, and today—Day 8—might just be my favorite yet. It began on the right note: I slept a whole night and didn’t have to wake up until 8:10 AM. A rare luxury on this packed itinerary! By 8:45, we were on the bus and headed to…
Birmingham Day 8: Black Country Edition
Today was our eighth day in Birmingham! This morning started out great, the night before I was able to get plenty of sleep and I did not have to wake up until 8 in the morning. We caught the bus at 8:45 and headed to our touring destination, Black Country. When we got off the…
Day 8: Black Country
Today, we got up and caught the bus to drive to the Black Country Living Museum. After walking down a little, we approached the coal mine, where they would be giving us a tour. We all got our hard hats on and our torches, which they called ‘candles,’ because the torches were so dim to…
Fun with a Side of History in Dudley – Day 8
Today we had a somewhat later morning which was nice to sleep in. However, the day started off another day with a bus delay, except it was the public buses. The bus was about 15-20 minutes late, but once we got on we were able to sit on the second level which was nice to…
Day 8: Black Country
Today, I woke up and got ready to ride the bus with everyone. We traveled to the Black Country to learn about coal mining and life in the 1960s. The Black Country was built on coal. In the nineteenth century, local industries burned coal for heat and power, creating thick black smoke that gave the…
Birmingham Day 8: Coal Mines, School Lessons and Fish and Chips
This morning, we go to sleep in a little bit before catching the bus to the Black Country Living Musuem. This museum is a historic replica of Dudley that depicts what life was like as coal miners. It has an open-air concept that utilizes a more hands on and interactive approach (it kind of reminded…