Program Reviews

This experience was a wonderful opportunity that allowed us the opportunity to grow and learn as future Physical Therapist. Therapy Abroad was very welcoming to our group which made this experience that much better. We got to learn so much about the culture and healthcare of Belize which made patient interactions that much more impactful. The accommodations were amazing, and the food fantastic. Therapy Abroad was great at communicating with us from start to finish and ensured that we got the most out of this trip. Therapy Abroad's thoughtfulness and the wonderful people and culture of San Ignacio, made this trip unforgettable!

This experience was a wonderful opportunity that allowed us the opportunity to grow and learn as future Physical Therapist. Therapy Abroad was very welcoming to our group which made this experience that much better. We got to learn so much about the culture and healthcare of Belize which made patient interactions that much more impactful. The accommodations were amazing, and the food fantastic. Therapy Abroad was great at communicating with us from start to finish and ensured that we got the most out of this trip. Therapy Abroad's thoughtfulness and the wonderful people and culture of San Ignacio, made this trip unforgettable.

Our Doctor of Physical Therapy Program from High Point travelled to Belize and it was an unforgettable experience! We had the opportunity to treat people of all age ranges that presented with various complexities. I appreciated learning about the culture and the medical system in the country. The presentations were very informative and well structured. TherapyAbroad's accommodations were great for our group and their communication with us was very proactive! This trip was filled with so many wonderful memories and I would definitely recommend it to any student that is interested!

Our Physical Therapy trip abroad in Belize was an unforgettable experience! We were able to work with so many amazing patients of a variety of populations and conditions, and learned so much about the diverse and rich Belizean culture! Therapy Abroad made sure everything went smoothly, from setting up all of our patient visits to providing us with delicious and authentic food and scheduling time to sightsee and immerse ourselves in the San Ignacio culture. They also were very communicative when planning our trip and made sure we had everything we needed from the minute we got off the plane. Everyone was so kind and helpful throughout the week, and we were so lucky to have gone this incredible trip!

Our group of student physical therapists from High Point University had an unbelievable experience being able to treat such a wide range of patients in San Ignacio, Belize. Seeing the need there, immersing ourselves in the culture and local food and being able to play such a impactful role in improving the quality of life for our patients was extremely rewarding for all of us. Therapy Abroad played a tremendous part in setting everything up for this service trip and we are excited to go again next year.

Had the most rewarding and amazing time! Learned so much and the accommodations were great! Would definitely do it again! They provided opportunities to explore the beautiful country of Belize and took us to the best local spots to eat and shop. The family and staff at the hotel were very friendly and welcoming. They made sure we had everything we could need and some. The breakfast and lunch provided was absolutely delicious. They provided options for people with dietary restrictions I loved every moment and can’t wait to come back and visit!

This trip was an excellent learning experience; we were able to see a great variety of patients in a large age range. This really helped to challenge me as a future Physical Therapist to be adaptable to the lifespan of conditions. I also enjoyed taking a tour of San Ignacio and learning more about the food and culture of Belize that I did not know before going on this trip. The only thing I would change is I wish we had a little more leisure time to continue exploring and understanding the culture to better understand our patients and their lives.

This trip was an unforgettable experience!! As a physical therapy students we had the opportunity evaluate and treat patients almost every day of the trip. We were able to work with many diverse patient populations and age ranges (age 2 -99 years old). We also were able to visit Mayan ruins, have a pool day, and explore the city of San Ignacio! The therapy abroad program ensured to teach us about the rich culture in Belize and even invited a local physician to teach us about the health care system in Belize! I would not hesitate to recommend this program!

We had an amazing trip with Therapy Abroad's Belize Physical Therapy student service trip. They were very supportive and the students had an amazing experience treating geriatrics, pediatrics, and people of all ages. Hode's Place was an excellent place to stay, eat, and socialize. The town of St. Ignacio had plenty to do during our down time. We were there a week and had 2 days of travel, one day of sightseeing (Mayan ruins, pool, shopping at the market) 3 and a half days of patient care with mornings at Octavia Waight nursing home and afternoons running a patient clinic out of Hode's Place conference rooms and offices. The program did a great job of cultural education and education re: Belize's healthcare system and how it was different than than ours.

I felt so supported and trusted throughout this trip. Our group provided therapy with just the right amount of supervision; we were independent much of the time but help was close by if we needed it. I appreciated the opportunity to be creative, exercise our clinical judgment, and try our own ideas in a safe environment. For example, we planned the activities for Tykes Camp stations and went to buy the supplies as a group. Then we executed those activities with the children while taking our own notes, and wrote reports on our assigned clients afterward. I feel that being a part of this entire process built confidence and independence.