Program Reviews

My trip to Belize with Therapy Abroad was one I will never forget! Going into this trip, I was unsure if being an SLP was for me. However, the mentor staff and the children I got to work with reaffirmed my passion for this field. I learned so much about how to be a great clinician, I am so thankful for all of the experiences this trip gave me: working one-on-one with a client, ziplining through the jungle, swimming with sharks, and snorkeling! While the beginning of the trip is a bit of a learning curve to prepare for camp, it was all worth it when I got to see improvement in my clients therapy goals! I hope to go back someday to continue work for Therapy Abroad. This trip is SO worth it!!

I was worried about the changes in this trip due to COVID, but it met every single expectation I had and more! The staff was flexible in the quarantine situation and provided us with Thai classes so we could familiarize ourselves with the culture before being immersed in it which I really enjoyed. They had so many activities for us that we wouldn't get anywhere else and everyone we met was so friendly, attentive, and professional. I learned a lot about the OT field through interacting with the kids & getting to know them personally so we could create activities suited for them. This was a trip of a lifetime and I will not forget the people I met through it!

This was the most amazing learning experience for me. Although this program was geared towards Health and Sports Science, I have to say there were so many opportunities for individual growth. I completely enjoyed it when locals were excited to showcase their traditional healing methods and culture. Of course, I had to see some of the beautiful temples in Chiang Mai. I also did some trekking through the mountains and caving which had some challenging moments, but I had such an awesome time. I felt so proud of myself for overcoming those obstacles. From learning how to cook Thai food, Muay Thai Boxing, and Nuad Thai Massage my days were constantly filled with hands-on learning experiences that I would never forget.
Chad and David were able to provide some of the best Thailand experiences during a global pandemic while keeping everyone safe and healthy at all times! This experience opened up many avenues for career and personal development. This Therapy Abroad program helped and touched so many people and their families during these hard times and I am so grateful and thankful for the opportunity to take part. There is something very special about Thailand and its people that has humbled me and made me a better person going forward. I could not have asked for a better experience, better staff, or accommodations and the people I encountered have touched my heart forever. Thank you to Chad, David, P, and everyone else that made this trip memorable and kept us all safe!

P.S. The Progression Group experience is a must for this and any other education or leadership program! If you have never heard of it, google it!

Traveling with Therapy Abroad and spending two weeks in Belize was amazing! It was super beneficial because we worked very closely with our supervisors, who were all SLP's. We were able to build connections, get advice, ask questions, and gain hands-on experience in the field. The camp was a great learning experience. The food throughout the whole trip was amazing and the staff was so helpful. I would highly recommend this program to anyone interested in speech therapy.

Therapy Abroad provided me with first-hand clinical experience that I was unable to obtain during the past year or so of undergrad due to the pandemic. It allowed me to further explore my interest in speech-language pathology and learn from amazing SLPs and peers. I met so many amazing women whom I hope to stay in touch with as our futures progress, and I was able to learn a lot about the culture and the people of Belize while I was there. We were truly immersed in their way of living, which is not something that can always be said while visiting other countries on vacations.

Therapy Abroad was an experience of a life time for me! I had an open mind going into this trip and I was not disappointed. This opportunity allowed me to meet all types of people, gain experience in my field, learn about a different cultural and make lifelong memories. I would recommend this trip to any CSD student who is looking to gain more experience in speech therapy, challenge their skills and enjoys traveling! After completing this program, I feel so much more prepared and knowledgeable for graduate school. Thank you, Therapy Abroad!

I really enjoyed getting to know other speech-language pathology undergraduate students from all over the United States. The supervisors were amazing and super helpful when it came to running Tykes Camp. It was interesting to learn about Belizean culture, which provided helpful knowledge when working with our clients, especially with the language aspect of their culture. I wish the itinerary would have been followed more closely to allow for smoother scheduling. Overall, it was a great once-in-a-lifetime experience!

This trip was not exactly what was expected because of the pandemic, but despite the circumstances we were still given the most amazing opportunities. All of the staff were so helpful, caring, and hardworking so that we could have the best experiences possible. Thailand is the most amazing country with the kindest people. Before leaving I was very nervous being so far away from home for such a long time, but I didn't want to leave once the program was over. I am so thankful for this opportunity and I can't wait to visit Thailand again.

This is an excellent study abroad experience for aspiring SLPs looking for cultural immersion! Although overall it was really great, there were some details I wished I had known. This program is offered as a bilingual immersion to all levels of Spanish learners, but having earned a minor in Spanish through undergrad (but not considered advanced/fluent), I felt a little less prepared with how much I needed at first. However, I definitely learned a lot and came out of the program through perseverance, with improvement and confidence in speaking Spanish. Additionally, Tykes Camp with the kids was a little different than I had expected. It was interacting with the kids directly for 4 full days out of the 2 weeks, and was entirely in Spanish. We even wrote up our evaluation reports in Spanish. This was a surprising little challenge but forced me to learn and grow. During this camp, there was less focus on "speech" therapy and more on behavior regulation, so not quite what I expected to learn or practice, but still very valuable and applicable skills I can take with me into grad school. I loved that as an incoming graduate student, I was given the opportunity to run my own speech evaluation session on my own assigned case (and the undergrads and supervisors observed and assisted) which was a challenge that strengthened my personal and professional growth. Although we traveled there while COVID concerns were still lingering, we made the most of what we were able to do and felt safe. Everyone we met was amazing to work with and the group had so much fun together! The program leaders kept us very busy and I feel we made an impact in the time we were there. I'm very grateful I took the opportunity to experience this!

This an outstanding experience for students looking to gain hands on clinical skills and grow professionally, academically, and culturally. Therapy Abroad and the DREAM program provided the perfect balance between working hard and getting to enjoy the fun aspects of DR. We were able to learn about the culture of DR and try out some more "tourist" based activities like surfing and exploring the caves in Cabarete, while still working closely with students and the SLPs regarding speech services abroad. The owners of Therapy Abroad and supervising SLPs that attended provided endless opportunities for growth and learning, while adjusting to a variety of different skill levels and comfort zones. The other students that attended this trip were also absolutely AMAZING and I definitely left with life long friendships. On top of this, all of these experiences were done with the utmost safety in mind as we begin returning back to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic. I cannot recommend this program enough!!