Overall, it was such a great trip. I learned about a whole new culture by being embraced completely in it! I loved the challenge of this as well, from handling conversations with waiters, learning how to use pesos, or even the slow pace of the country! These were all thi bf s i completely didn’t…
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Day 11: Birmingham to London
Our last day in Birmingham started with going to our last lectures at Birmingham City University. I know we have been in the building a lot this past week and a half for many lectures, but time has truly flown by. I have enjoyed listening to the multiple health lectures that we received during our…
Day 10: Sonnets, Shakespeare, and Storms
Today was our trip to Stratford upon Avon, it was a one hour trip to the small town if we took the tube. The tube is another word for the train in the United Kingdom, and I personally like it better because it has a certain vibe to it. We walked to the station and…
Day 9 ~ feliz cumpleaños 🎉
Today is my birthday and I am so glad I get to spend it in Argentina!! We spent most of the afternoon at Austral university listening to lectures. My most favorite lecture was about a nonprofit called AMENTA. They go to the indigenous rural areas of Argentina and provide public healthcare to the tribes. The…
Day 9: THE big conference day
Today was the day we have all been waiting for: presenting at the international nursing conference at Birmingham City University! I like to talk to literally anyone I can so I am not usually nervous to talk, but the pressure was on today. Ruby, Jordan, Jubilee, and I were in a group researching Women’s Reproductive…
Day 8: Closest I will get to Harry Potter and Bridgerton
Today was an action packed day and made my feet hurt even more than they already do. That still did not take away how much fun the day was. We first went to Blenheim palace which is one of the estates of the Duke of Marlborough. John and Sarah Churchill were the first inhabitants of…
Day 7: Coal, Cookies, and Class
Today was our first day of real exploration outside of the area of Birmingham. Do not get me wrong, I really do enjoy the city of Birmingham, but I have been wanting to look into other places during the trip. We went to the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, England. The houses and shops…
Public vs Private ~ Day 6
Today we visited many clinical practices such as Sanatorio Mater Dei, Hospital Fernendez, and Clinica Baterricca. At Sanatorio they were founded by a Germany movement with sisters of Schoonstatt. They provide healthcare to the large area of Palmero. They are a nonprofit private hospital whose main focus is quality of care more than luxury. Their…
Day ~7 Evita Perón
Today we were able to do a walking guided tour of Buenos Aires to describe the higher power families and they interactions between each other. As well as how infulstructute built by the families was very political and acted as social movements We also were able to go to Eva Peron museum to learn how…
Day 6: Matcha, Medicine, and Mexican Food
Today was one of the most emotional days I have had so far on this trip. Meredith, Ruby, and I started the morning early because we all wanted coffee before our busy day began. We first went to Crumb and Coffee, but unfortunately it was closed. We laughed it off and decided to try Starbucks…
Day 5: Sterilization, Sushi, and Spooks
Today we were back at Birmingham City University again for another full day of simulation labs, and it ended up being one of the most exciting and interesting days of the trip so far. The morning started with our first simulation lab focused on catheterization with Blessing. I was especially excited because this was my…
Day 4: Flowers, Burrata, and Hailstorms
We have been moving nonstop this entire trip and I have just started to get used to it. The driving culture has intrigued me when walking from place to place. They do not drive as aggressively as Americans but are just as impatient if we are crossing the street in our massive group. The narrative…
Day 3: More food, more lectures
I’ve realized I need to implement the full English breakfast into my life back in the States because not only is it delicious, it keeps me full all day long. I go to sleep anticipating the next morning’s grand feast, the thought of it immediately wakes me up on these early mornings. We have started…
Plus3 Argentina
Hello, my name is Jaya Varma and I am super excited to go on the Plus3 Argentina trip. I am from Madison, New Jersey, and I just finished my first year of nursing school at Pitt. I chose nursing because nurses are the primary advocates for patients, and I want to provide equitable and holistic…
Escape Rooms and Real Roles
Our third day at Birmingham City University, and our second at the City South Campus, was busy and full of activities that helped us learn and made the day memorable. We started the day with a presentation by Sue Brooks and Shelly Canes about General Practitioners (GPs) and Primary Care. They explained how important primary…
New Campus, New Outlooks
Our second day of lectures brought a change of scenery as we visited the City South campus of Birmingham City University for the first time. Although we were only shifting locations, the fresh environment brought new energy – and a full day of powerful, engaging sessions that expanded our understanding of healthcare disparities, nursing, and…
BCU Vibes: One Day, Countless Lessons
Today’s visit to Birmingham City University (BCU) was more than just a campus tour- it was an experience that challenged and expanded my understanding of what education is and what it can be. From the moment we arrived, the day was packed with presentations, conversations, and experiences that helped me see both the university setting…
Day One Across the Pond!
We started our trip to Birmingham with a long overnight flight into London. I thought I’d sleep most of the way, but that didn’t exactly happen. I watched a couple movies, flipped through the in-flight entertainment options way too many times, and ate some snacks to pass the time. Even with the lights dimmed and…
Crying While Starring Out of a Rainy Window While Curled Up in a Blanket
This is the day I have been dreading the most. Although I am excited to go home and have summer finally begin, I do not want to leave this beautiful place or these beautiful people. I have had the amazing opportunity to become so close with more students in the nursing program and now extend…