Therapy Abroad gave me an opportunity to gain cultural knowledge and experience in my field of interest. I got a glimpse of what it would be like to work as a speech-language pathologist in a school setting. I was exposed to aspects of speech-language pathology that I have not yet seen or learned about in my education. Therapy Abroad provided hands on experience, which is a great way to learn outside of a textbook. My time in Belize was unforgettable. Besides learning how to work as a clinician, we were able to experience and learn about Belizean culture. I was also able to seek advice from my supervisors and fellow peers. I have made connections with students and professionals from all over the country, which I feel will benefit me in the long run.
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Overall, my time in Belize was a great experience. I learned a lot and made great connections. My team leader, Erin Neuenfeldt, was great and I learned a lot from her! The excursions were so much fun, and I loved every minute! One complaint I have would be with my supervisors on this trip. I feel like they could have provided more feedback and suggestions for us. Our time at Tykes Camp was off to a rough start, and our supervisors did not provide instant feedback. I felt like our first day of camp was a complete waste because of that. That wasn't fair to the children or to us. They also had negative attitudes during our CBR screenings. I think they could have been more flexible when things didn't go to plan. I hope that in the future, there will be supervisors who are excited to work with aspiring SLPs and can give plenty advice and tips. I want to learn as much as I can from professionals, and I felt like I could have learned much more from my supervisors.
