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Shadow Physical Therapy in Seville, Spain

Name: Shadow Physical Therapy in Seville, Spain
Brand: Toucan Abroad - Physical Therapy Programs
SKU: 417249
Rating: 5 (11 reviews)

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Shadow Physical Therapy in Seville, Spain

Toucan Abroad - Physical Therapy Programs

5 · 11 reviews

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Spain
- Seville

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Healthcare Life Sciences Public Health Sports Science

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What's Included

Accommodation Some Activities Some Meals Travel Insurance Wifi

What's Not Included

Some Activities Airfare Some Meals

Last Updated: Jun 10, 2025

Last Reviewed: Jan 25, 2026

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Join Toucan Abroad and other students from around the US in this highly enriching program. We aim to expand your perspective and grow into future leaders in the field of physical therapy through exposure to the work of licensed PT specialists. You’ll shadow them while they provide expert patient care. Evolve by developing a more holistic view of yourself, your future profession, and the world through immersion into a different society.
For two weeks, you’ll engage in 40 to 60 clinical observation hours in different PT specialties. You’ll also have time to explore the historic charm of Seville, Spain, and immerse yourself in its vibrant culture.

Toucan Abroad gives you the opportunity to stand out among other PT school applicants through a unique, unparalleled experience abroad through this program.

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This program offers hands-on physical therapy experience in Spain with supportive staff and immersive cultural exposure.

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Program Highlights

Accumulate 40 or 60 hours of clinical observation in different PT specialties, allowing you to gain real practice alongside other undergraduates and licensed therapists.
Improve and practice Spanish in the professional health setting.
Create meaningful friendships with other students who share your dream of attending a Physical Therapy School.
Immerse yourself in Spanish culture, savoring authentic Andalusian cuisine and experiencing the vibrant traditions of Spain.
Embark on excursions to iconic landmarks, such as the Alcázar of Seville, the Cathedral of Seville, and nearby picturesque towns.

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Growth 4.85
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Fun 5
Housing 4.75
Safety 4.9

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Being a part of Toucan Abroad was the best decision I ever made. I didn’t just grow professionally in the physical therapy clinics. I also improved my Spanish, gained a deeper understanding of other cultures, and learned so much about everyday life in Spain.

I got so close to everyone on the trip, and I truly believe those friendships are for life. The staff at Toucan Abroad were incredibly supportive and easy to reach, they answered every question and helped whenever we needed it, but also let us have independence so we could really experience exchange life.

I absolutely loved my time in Spain with Toucan Abroad and my whole group. If I ever had the chance to do it again, I definitely would.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

My most nerve wracking moment was in the clinics on the second week, our PTs did not speak a lot of English, and I did not speak a lot of Spanish. When we walked into the clinic we introduced our selves to the mom of the patient instead of the PT which was embarrassing. We later met the PT and introduced our selves to her, however we were very nervous to speak with them since we had made the mistake of assuming the mom of the patient was the PT. We overcame this though by using our phones to translate, asking questions about the patients and what techniques they were using.

Pros

Getting to live abroad.
Meeting so many amazing people
Taking in the culture of Spain

Cons

Transport around for group trips to and from the train station from residence
More group activities would have been nice
More detail about the plans before the trip began

Participating in this program was the best decision I’ve ever made. Being able to see how physical therapy is done in another country solidified my decision to peruse this career. All the staff at the clinics were eager to teach and share their knowledge in the field while wanted to learn from us. Outside of clinic there was plenty of time to explore the beauty of Sevilla and fully immerse yourself in the culture. I strongly recommend doing this program as it’s a once in a lifetime experience that you can’t pass up!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Don’t be afraid to ask questions in clinic. The therapists want to teach and give you the hands on experience with the different techniques. Your experience is truly up to you and how you interact with everyone!

Pros

Observing PT
Exploring a new country and learning its history
Making lifelong friends

Cons

Paying for most transportation yourself

This program was amazing. Physical therapy has lots of differences overseas and it was an excellent experience to see how physical therapists in another country run their practice and it really offers a unique way to get your shadowing hours before PT school. It also will bring unique styles of therapy to the United States after people who have an experience like this graduate PT school and begin their practice. Additionally, the opportunity to see 3 different cities in Spain and learn so much about Spanish culture and history within just 2 weeks is amazing considering you also complete 40 hours of shadowing. The balance of all the experiences is amazing.

My experience in Seville for the PT program was something that was so different yet so fun and interesting to me! I loved every bit of it. I enjoyed observing how physical therapists worked closely with patients in a different healthcare setting. Being in Seville made the experience even more engaging, since I was away from home. The energy of the city, the people, and the daily routines added a unique perspective that made learning feel exciting and memorable. I would recommend this program and trip to anyone and everyone who is interested in pursuing a PT career!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

The most nerve wrecking moment was probably being in a completely new environment that was thousands of miles away from home. Being in a housing room with a roommate who I never met until showing up the day of was so nerve wrecking but fun. I got to meet the people I waited so long to meet, and it was the best 2 weeks I could have possibly had!

Pros

New fun environment to explore
Historical and cultural history
PT experience

Cons

Far from home
Away from the people you love back home
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Toucan Abroad in Sevilla was one of the best experiences I have ever had. It was a great way to learn more about physical therapy and emerge yourself in a new culture. The PTs were all great, very welcoming, and eager to teach us. Sevilla is also a great city for new travelers. This was my first trip out of the country and the city was easy to navigate, safe, and pretty welcoming to tourists. I had so much fun exploring the city and bonding with the group. I would definitely go again and recommend it to other aspiring PT students.

What was your funniest moment?

I think the River Cruise was one of my favorite memories. The whole group was there listening to fun music, dancing on the boat, and just having a good time. Our group spent so much time together and honestly just made it a good time whenever we were together, which was almost all the time.

Pros

Sevilla is a great city with so much to do and explore.
You have a good balance of clinic time and down time.
There are fun group activities planned and the weekend trips are fun change of pace to explore nearby cities.

Cons

Travel can get expensive if you have a far clinic.
Siesta can make traveling back from clinic difficult.
The city wakes up later so you will have to plan breakfast if you are morning.

I really enjoyed my experience with Toucan Abroad! It was a great way to get a bunch of shadowing hours, learn new PT techniques, meet and establish connections with new PT’s, and a great way to travel (explore the great city of Seville!! Also Granada and Cadiz) and meet a bunch of new people and lifelong friends! Toucan Abroad is truly one of the best experiences I have ever been apart of, I would recommend this program for any pre-PT looking for some shadow hours or someone who is on the fence for a career field of PT or maybe OT. Super helpful in furthering my career choice and also LOTS OF FUN!!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

When I started the program I was really nervous about traveling overseas by myself and wondering if I knew enough Spanish to really get a good experience out of this program. After going through it now traveling overseas by myself wasn’t bad at all, you can easily communicate with your group and you’ll probably travel on some of the same flights even! Also in regards to not knowing enough spanish over there… all of the clinics I went to were very good at knowing english, and from hearing from some of my classmates if they didn’t know english they were happy to help translate to you using an app. They were also very happy and excited to speak spanish with you if you know it too!

Pros

Gaining 60 shadowing hours
Getting to travel and explore the awesome city of Seville
Meeting so many new friends!!

Cons

Spending more money then I had hoped to

Biking home from an awesome group dinner!

This experience in Sevilla, Spain was one of the most rewarding experiences as a pre-PT student that I have ever done. It was definitely a step out of my comfort zone to travel with completely new people who I’ve never met before and being in a country that I’ve never been in with a language that I can’t speak, but I think getting such an amazing experience out of it despite coming into the trip with all of these unfamiliarities was the best part of Toucan Abroad. I learned so much from the PT clinics in Spain, and not only learned a lot about their work style and culture, but also their social culture and lifestyles of people that live there. The people I traveled with were so fun and kind, and everyone was in the same boat of being out of their comfort zone so it was a great time!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

Definitely the most nerve-racking moment was having to communicate with the people there since I didn’t know any Spanish, but I tried my best to communicate with Google Translate, body language, and context clues and people were very reciprocative!

Pros

Meeting new people with similar career aspirations
New experiences in a foreign country
Insight into how the same career works in other countries

Cons

Homesickness is a possibility

My experience in Seville through Toucan Abroad was truly something unforgettable. Not only was everyone very inclusive and kind from the moment we all met, but the personal and professional memories made alongside each and every one of them made it even more special. For anyone wanting to explore the physical therapy profession while also being immersed into a new culture abroad, I highly recommend embarking on this journey with Toucan Abroad. It truly makes a difference being with like-minded individuals who are pursuing the same career. Without question, this program solidified my focus and confirmed my decision to pursue physical therapy as a career.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Whatever may be inducing any second thoughts about joining the program, ignore it and just join! It is one of the best investments you will ever make as a pre-pt student who is still gaining experience and exploring the profession! Doing this abroad is definitely a plus when it comes to being included and getting involved with hands-on experiences.

Pros

The excellent, super chill directors.
The group members you learn and adventure with.
The opportunity to immerse yourself in an unfamiliar environment for personal and professional growth.

Cons