Therapy Abroad

Program Reviews

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Jillian
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Punta Gorda Patience

This is my second time traveling to Belize with Therapy Abroad. However, this time we went to the more desolate southern region of Punta Gorda. This beautiful place offered a lot of opportunities, but challenged us to be extremely flexible. There are barely any speech therapy resources for individuals there. I feel more confident in my clinical abilities and this trip, like the first one, strengthened my abilities to be flexible and roll with the punches; this is a huge trait I believe future SLPs should have. We went into the surrounding villages, schools, and did some treatment at Hillside Clinic. We did not always have a plan, but that was part of the journey! This experience made me grateful for what I have and be able to enjoy little moments more. Life is so precious and I loved getting to know other humans that grew up differently from myself while providing my knowledge on speech and language therapy.

Pros
  • Clinical experience
  • Beautiful scenery
  • Kind culture
Cons
  • Miscommunication between supervisors
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Michele
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best trip ever!

This was such an amazing trip! I loved being able to do therapy with individuals from Punta Gorda. Everyone was so kind and welcoming there and I felt like I learned a lot! There was a good balance between doing therapy and having free time. I throughly enjoyed learning about a new culture and understanding how different therapy is in PG in comparison to the U.S. Also, the supervisors were amazing and very knowledgeable.
I loved all of the cultural immersion experiences we had during the trip. It would have been nice to have a bit more time at Bocawina National Park to swim in the waterfalls or spend a bit more time at Coconut row!

Pros
  • Gaining therapy experience with all ages
  • Strengthening friendships and making memories
  • Loved trying new cultural foods
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Ellen
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

SLP Belize Program

Such a fun trip to Belize! I loved being immersed into the culture and trying new food! It was a good balance of providing therapy/working, while also exploring and having free time. The supervisors were so nice and helpful and knowledgeable about Punta Gorda. Housing was very nice and I loved rooming with the whole group because it brought us so much closer. There wasn’t a single activity that I didn’t enjoy. If anything, I wish we would have spent more time at Bocawina National Park, but otherwise the trip was amazing!

Pros
  • Providing therapy in a new place
  • Building connections with friends
  • Great experiences
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Haley
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Belize Spring break

This was an incredible experience and I am so thankful for therapy abroad for coordinating and supporting us along the way. I can not say enough good things about the staff, resources and support! Every excursion was amazing and the food was delightful. Everyone was welcoming, kind and eager to take us in. I felt like I was at home and I will definitely be coming back in the future. Therapy abroad made me catch the travel bug in the best way possible. I recommend this group to anyone and everyone!

Pros
  • Friendly
  • Reliable
  • Safe
Cons
  • None
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Shelby
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Turks and Caicos Islands

This was such an amazing experience and allowed me to grow so much in just one week! I learned so much about how to approach medical needs based on different cultures. I was also able to experience the island. There was a good balance of work and exploring which was so nice! Some things were organized for us to do outside of clinic and plenty of time to venture on our own as well! Transportation was provided so we did not have to worry about organized that! We also had housing taken care of so we just had to show up!

Pros
  • Clinical experience is organized for you
  • Food and housing where also organized for you
Cons
  • Lack of communication on day of
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Emily
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Audiology in Turks and Caicos!

What an amazing opportunity it was to be able to provide audiological services to the local students and spend time on the beautiful island! The students were so welcoming and kind to us from the moment we walk onto the school campuses. They had never had their hearing screened before so they were excited to play our “listening games.” It was really cool that we could work and do clinic during the school hours and then go to the beach for some fun in the sun! My favorite part on our fun day was getting to snorkel for the first time!

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Betsy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best trip ever

Our week in Turks & Caicos was magical! From snorkeling in the middle of the Atlantic to going into the schools and getting to spend time with the kids and teachers of those communities. This experience will affect how I move forward as a clinician. I learned so much from collaborating with my classmates, the audiologist students, the local SLP, the students and the teachers. Not to mention all the wonderful food, swimming, and fun we had. Thank you, study abroad, for providing such a unique and valuable experience.

Pros
  • Collaboration
  • Cultural Humility
  • Food
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Janelle
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The Best Experience!!!!

I loved every second of the trip to Turks & Caicos as an SLP. You got to try great food and see the beach but also make an impact in the schools through evaluations and observations. It was so awesome getting to work with the kiddos and help support the teachers! I highly highly recommend this trip and if you are thinking about it … do it! I loved getting to see what their schools looked like and experience their culture too. The trip was very flexible and everyone supported each other. I would do this trip over again in a heartbeat

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Alayna
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Turks and Caicos Study Abroad

Absolutely LOVED this trip! It was a great way to grow in my clinical skills and expand my cultural knowledge. All of the people were friendly and did a great job of explaining the tasks of the trip. I never felt unsafe or unsure of where I was going or what my expectations were. We were able to go into schools and support the special education staff by evaluation students K- 5th grade. My favorite part was getting to ask questions and experience a culture that is very different than my own. I would recommend to anyone!

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Randi
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Unforgettable experience!

This trip was absolutely amazing! I gained clinical experiences that I would have never gotten in my graduate program without this trip. Working with children in the local schools was unforgettable and was equally challenging, rewarding, and fun. I gained evaluation experience and learned to stay on our toes and adapt with the fluid nature of the schedule and school system. The schedule of the trip left plenty of time for work and fun as we ended most days on the STUNNING beaches. If you're questioning whether you should sign up for this trip, DO IT! I was skeptical when signing up and have absolutely no regrets. I 10/10 recommend and would go back in a heartbeat!

Pros
  • Unique clinical experience
  • Plenty of time to enjoy the beach, pool, restaurants, etc.
  • Many meals are included
Cons
  • Communication with the schools was difficult at times, causing scheduling hiccups
  • Meals that are not covered can easily get pricey