Graduate Health Sciences Adventure: Speech, Audiology, Occupational, and Physical Therapy

Name: Graduate Health Sciences Adventure: Speech, Audiology, Occupational, and Physical Therapy
Brand: Therapy Abroad
SKU: 227176
Rating: 4.91 (33 reviews)

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Location

Multiple Locations +3

Belize
- Belize City
- Cayo
- Caye Caulker
- Punta Gorda
Turks and Caicos Islands
Uganda
- Kampala

Term

Maymester, Short Term, Spring, Spring Break, Summer, Winter

Subject Areas

Communications Education Field Studies Food Science and Nutrition Graduate Studies Health Sciences Kinesiology Physical Therapy Public Health Social Work Speech-Language Pathology Sports Science Sustainable Development +3

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Program Details

Program Type

Provider

Degree Level

Masters

Pricing

Starting Price

1500

Price Details

Program tuition ranges from $1,500 -$3,000.

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Airfare Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers Classes Meals Transportation Travel Insurance Visa Wifi

Last Updated: Mar 17, 2023

Last Reviewed: Mar 30, 2023

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About Program

This 7-day program is intended for graduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in speech-language pathology (speech therapy), Audiology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology, and Behavioral Sciences. This is an ideal program for students who want to take advantage of working alongside professional teams of therapists and Therapy Abroad staff. Students will gain hands-on experience, provide school and medical-based screenings and evaluations, develop and implement intervention plans, and gain skilled clinical and professional observation hours and one-on-one time with SLPs, AuDs, and other professionals. Students will also work in small groups to develop and implement training and education programs for teachers and parents. Programs are currently located in The Turks & Caicos Islands, Belize, Thailand, Uganda, and the Dominican Republic.

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Program Highlights

Hands On Speech-Language Pathology Experience
High SLP Staff to Student Ration
Clinical Clock Hours
Assessment & Diagnostic Experience

Program Reviews

4.91 Rating

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Academics 4.55
Support 4.7
Fun 5
Housing 4.95
Safety 4.9

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This was the best thing I did in grad school. I learned SO MUCH and I left Belize with an insane amount of confidence in my clinical abilities and my report writing. The supervising SLPs were incredibly supportive and I never felt like I didn’t have anyone to help me. I loved the tourist activities we did and I definitely made some lifelong friends. I loved helping out in the community and trying new things. I had never worked with children who had syndromes and I was able to do language/artic/feeding evaluations on children with all kinds including Macroglossia, cerebral palsy, ASD and a few other children with cleft palate. Everyone I have talked to since then I have told them they need to do this program. It helped me grow so much as a clinician and was a huge eye opener to how other parts of the world live.

Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Why did you choose this program?

I chose therapy abroad because it provides students with the opportunity for a lot of hands-on learning. It can be hard going through and only taking classes. This trip was a wonderful way to apply what I have learned so far and give a reminder of why we write all those papers and take all those tests!

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

NYU provided the information that the program was available. They did not provide any further support or information. I was in charge of applying and making sure that the trip time fit with my school break. My supervisor on the trip was in charge of making sure my supervision hours sheet was filled out.

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

Be ready to apply what you have learned but also be open to learning from others (supervisors and students). I really enjoyed going with students from many different schools to learn about their school's of thought/experiences/knowledge. Be ready to try things on the fly in a very safe environment with a lot of support and direction.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

You are fed WONDERFUL food, you go to a school or center and spend the day either doing assessments or treatments. At night, you have ample time to enjoy Belize, write your reports and get to know the other students. Be ready to adjust to a slightly different life style and try to put your phone down as much as possible.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

I was not sure that this program would be applicable to where I am currently in school. All of the staff was willing to work with me to make my experience the most beneficial for my skills and knowledge while also allowing my opportunity to try new things and learn on the spot! Everyone was very kind and supportive, which made it very easy to learn.

Will I be living somewhere with tons of bugs and dirty bathrooms?

Nope! If you follow the recommendations of treating your clothes ahead of time and utilize baby oil/coconut oil and bug spray, you will not have issues. As for the housing, it was AMAZING. Clean, warm showers and toilets that flush.

Staff Interviews

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Ellen serves as program coordinator for Therapy Abroad’s Belize program. She has over 14 years of experience working in domestic and international special education, including applied behavior analysis, public awareness and child advocacy. Belize holds a special place in her heart as it was the site for her 27 month service in the United States Peace Corps.

What is your favorite travel memory?

My favorite travel memories are definitely on Caye Caulker with my fellow Peace Corps Volunteers while we were serving in Belize. Lots of laughs and great memories were shared on that sweet little island. Late nights, long talks, and dives in the deep blue sea were some of my favorites. It was the perfect recharging station where we could meet up and spend a couple days relaxing with friends.

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How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

Working for Therapy Abroad has allowed me to continue the work I was doing while in Belize as a Peace Corps volunteer, but on a much larger scale. I really enjoy working with the teams we bring down and the fact that we're now in country about 6 months throughout the year aids in our ability to ensure our program's sustainability.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

I love hearing students' individual stories of how Therapy Abroad has broadened their scope. For a lot of our students, our programs are extremely eye opening experiences and sometimes their first opportunity to travel outside of the United States. It's most impressive to me their courage and determination to take on a hands-on learning opportunity in an unfamiliar environment.

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

Our company just started a program in the Dominican Republic and I would love to check it out. It would be my first time visiting the DR and I would be interested to see the similarities and differences between there and Belize in terms of services offered for children with special needs and everyday life.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

I think the importance that both the founders of Therapy Abroad and myself put on the sustainability of our programs makes our company unique. As returned Peace Corps volunteers, sustainability is one of our highest values. We seek to work in countries and with partnerships that WANT to work with us. We put a high priority on professional trainings to ensure carryover.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

I believe the biggest factor in the success of Therapy Abroad in Belize are the relationships and connections we're building with not only professionals in the field there, but also with the families and communities we're working with. It's these relationships that create the foundation for change that we hope to see within country's services for their special needs population.

Kristin AmRhein

Speech-Language Pathologist

About Therapy Abroad

Therapy Abroad offers short-term study abroad programs for undergraduate and graduate students in the field of communication sciences & disorders, speech-language pathology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, sports & exercise sciences, and other human and health sciences. Therapy Abroad creates an interactive educational environment for...