Program Reviews

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!

This trip was a great experience! Everyone was so helpful and our supervisors were awesome. It was a great opportunity to get hands-on experience with a culturally diverse population! We got to see a diverse population of clients including both children and adults. I learned a lot, met a ton of great people, and had a lot of fun! Not only did we get clinical experience, we also got to go on really cool excursions and explore Belize! It will definitely be helpful in my journey to becoming an SLP. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone considering it!

This was a great experience! The supervisors were very helpful in making sure we were happy, safe, and comfortable. Both in our travels and in our studies. A hands on experience was very helpful and rewarding. I felt as though I was treated like a professional without fully being thrown into the deep end. Someone was always there if I needed it, but they also let us have the freedom needed to learn and experience things for ourselves. The people on the trip were all very friendly and sweet. I made some friends I hope will last a long time.

This was a such an awesome experience! The people, housing, meals, and excursions were great. The supervisors and coordinators were so accommodating and willing to share their knowledge about speech pathology. Having the opportunity to work directly with clients was very rewarding and taught me so much. The cultural aspects of the trip were also fascinating and I loved visiting with the Belizian people to learn more about the various cultures in the country. I met so many amazing people on this trip and would definitely recommend!