Toucan Abroad - Physical Therapy Programs

This experience was so fun, rewarding, and unique! I gained 65 shadowing hours throughout my three weeks while also making amazing friends, surfing in the Pacific Ocean, ATVing in a rainforest, hiking an active volcano, kayaking in the Caribbean, and so much more! I will definitely talk about this trip for the rest of my life. Fernie and Miguel were great "guides" and taught us all how to live the pura vida life style. They planned almost everything for us, while giving us wiggle room to plan our own activities. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TRIP!

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.

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!

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.

10/10 experience! Met so many great people and licensed PTs. The PTs are extremely knowledgeable and were willing to share their knowledge with me and walk me through different treatments and situations. The leaders, Miguel and Fernando, were both extremely helpful and personable. The excursions they took us in were one of a kind and showed us the beauty of Costa Rica. The PTs are very friendly and want you to succeed in physical therapy. They are also willing to do activities with you outside of the clinics if you ask them to. Absolutely would do this again in a heartbeat!