Program Reviews

Therapy abroad in Belize not only taught me so many new things about being a speech pathologist but it introduced to to a culture and group of people I grew to love. The people I met in the program are some of the smartest and most kind hearted people I have ever met. Tykes camp or “mini camp”, was an extremely rewarding experience. I formed a bond with both of my clients/ kids and their families. This trip gave me peace of mind that I did pick the right future career. I love that we were also able to have a mini vacation at the end to reward our hard work with the kids. My only negative is that I wish I was able to stay longer!

Therapy Abroad does such a great job organizing time to work with local organizations to provide therapy, go on fun excursions, and have unique cultural experiences specific to the country you visit. Safety, housing, and food has never been an issue when traveling with Therapy Abroad. They provide great communication and care for the students, supervisors, and facilitators. Reflecting back on my trip, I learned so much about speech therapy from my peers and supervisors. Working with kids at the Dulabhatorn Foundation in Thailand made me increase my love for this profession even more and in so thankful I was able to have such a wonderful experience.

I loved my experience with Therapy Abroad. I was able to learn more about my future profession as a speech language pathologist as well as more about the culture of Belize. The hands on experiences provided allowed me to fully feel what it is like to work in this field. Everyone we worked with in Belize was extremely kind and helpful. I think this is the perfect experience for someone wanting to explore a new country and get experience working with children and adults in the field of speech and hearing!

This trip was so incredible. I learned so much about the culture, speech pathology, and myself. It honestly opened my eyes to the world and I loved the impact it allowed me to make on people’s lives. I would 100% go again next year if its available. The people were so friendly, I never felt unsafe, and I met so many new friends. The professors and leaders were so helpful as well as Luz(our tour guide) and Eustace(van driver). The Cahal Pech Hotel was AMAZING and I literally had no problems there.

It was an amazing experience! Worth every penny! It’s nice that they pack so much into an 8-day trip that is a mix of educational and fun! Because of the packed schedule, we were never bored. We had more than enough relaxation time to built-in to our schedules too! I felt safe at all times. Our hotel accommodations in San Ignacio and Caye Caulker were beautiful and clean! Our tour guides were amazing and insightful regarding Belizean Culture. Our needs were most definitely exceeded! Go on this trip if you can!!

I had a fantastic experience in Belize with Therapy Abroad. I gained hands on clinical experience in a culturally diverse setting and learned a multitude of things from my amazing supervisors. I felt extremely safe the entire trip and everyone I encountered was very kind. I developed strong bonds and connections with my peers on the trip that will last a lifetime. The excursions in San Ignacio and Caye Caulker were something I will never forget and were all very unique. Additionally, all the food provided was delicious.

I highly recommend studying abroad with Therapy Abroad in Belize. Our trip had a rocky start due to our flight being cancelled with the poor weather conditions, but Chad (Therapy Abroad owner) and his team worked endlessly to reschedule and extend our trip. The entire Therapy Abroad team is extremely supportive and ensures that you have a great trip. The housing, food, and people were all amazing. Clinical work is beyond rewarding and provides great learning opportunities for the student. There is a perfect mix of clinical, cultural, and excursion experiences. I highly recommend this experience and would go again in a heartbeat.

The expectations I had were very low and therapy abroad blew them out of the water! I had so much fun with all the staff, students, supervisors, and any one else involved! Would highly recommend this for students wishing to get hands on experience because you will get a lot of it which isn’t just offered anywhere else. There was never a day where I felt like we were just doing nothing; we were always either working with clients, learning something new, or doing a fun activity. We were given enough opportunity to go out an explore on our own as well as getting to do fun activities with the group.

This trip with Therapy Abroad was like nothing else I have ever experienced before. From the moment I arrived in Belize City, I experienced a great deal of support. All of the staff that were assisting us were absolutely amazing. Our accommodations were better that expected and there was never a time were I felt unsafe. I met so many amazing people who I would now consider to be my best friends even after only knowing them a couple weeks. There is something so special about getting to experience a new culture and so many fun activities with a group of people who have the same interests and passions as myself. It is also so rare to be able to have such an impactful clinical experience such as this, knowing you’re helping a small community access services that they normally don’t have access to. I could not recommend this program enough. I hope to come back in a few years as a program supervisor.

Truly one of the best times in my life! It is such a great balance of learning and fun! Our supervisors were licensed SLP’s and helped us gain such valuable experiences! All of the amenities were great, we always had access to AC, food, and water! We got to try so many new things and I feel like I left a better person because of it! I got to work with kiddos for my first time and felt so prepared and enjoyed it! I was able to get very close with my group and we all had so much fun together! Wouldn’t trade this trip for the world!