Program Reviews

The Therapy Abroad trip I took to Turks and Caicos was one I will never forget. It was the first time Therapy Abroad had gone to Turks and Caicos, so there was some typical bumps and miscommunications as we got set up and provided evaluations to some kids and therapy camp for other kids for 3 days. The amount of growth that each child and student had was unbelievable. The staff on the trip was warm and welcoming, and when we weren't providing services to the children of TCI we were making memories together!

This Therapy Abroad trip to Turks and Caicos was a wonderful experience in which I gained a lot of experience doing speech therapy with autistic and non verbal children. There is a large need of services in the area, and I hope that others get the chance to go back. The activities that were done outside of the therapy camp were super fun, and the area was beautiful! We went snorkeling and to the beach often. The hotel we stayed at was very nice and I felt safe there. Overall, very glad I went and it was totally worth it!

My experience was unique because it was the first every speech-language pathology therapy aboard to Turks & Caicos island. I had the opportunity to work with other professionals like PT/OT, behavioral specialist, other SLPs, and the TCI special needs unit. I gained so much clinical knowledge and hours towards my graduation requirements for my masters degree. I also learned a lot of skills involving parent and teacher education. I gained more cultural competence working in the Turks and Caicos Islands!

Traveling abroad to provide services to children on the Turks and Caicos islands was the most fulfilling and educational experience I have had so far in my life. I learned so much about working with children with Autism,. dealing with children's sensory needs, working with different cultures, schools and services in other countries, AAC use with young children, and working with other professionals, all while influencing young childcare's lives and forming life long relationship. I cannot wait to hopefully return someday.

I had such an amazing experience on this study abroad trip. I appreciated Therapy Abroad's organization in regard to the food, excursions, and clients. It was great to have our food orders already in when we went to restaurants, and it was great to have the activities/excursions already on the schedule. The excursions were so much fun, and I learned so much from the experiences about Belize culture, history, and the natural environment. I also loved working with clients on this trip. I got great experience with screenings, evals, and therapy and learned valuable skills relating to cultural humility. The housing arrangements were great. Our room was spacious and had a beautiful view of the city and mountains from the balcony and bathroom window. Breakfast every morning was delicious, and there was a wide variety of options. Staff were super friendly and responsive. San Ignacio as a whole was a great location for this trip. We were in a good location for both fun activities and clients. Overall, I had an amazing time on this trip and would definitely recommend that others go!

This trip was so much fun! I would recommend it to anyone. Not only did we have a great time, I learned so much - more than probably all of my 4 undergraduate semesters combined! The lessons learned and friendships made will last forever. I’ll never forget all the wonderful people we met in Belize. As an undergraduate student, it was the first time many of were able to get hands on clinical experience. It was great to do this under such wonderful supervisors who were so helpful and understanding. Everyone seemed so thankful for our help and I really felt like we made a difference in their lives - and I know they made a difference in ours!

This was one of the best trips I have been on! Each day was very organized and I felt extremely safe wherever we went. Therapy abroad does a great job organizing the daily activities we are able to experience. One of my favorites was the trip to go zip lining because it was challenging to get to the top but extremely rewarding on each line down. Our coordinators were extremely polite and respectful! Martha’s Guesthouse was a great place to stay. The experiences I had were one of a kind and I would do it again in a heartbeat!

My trip to Belize was so awesome! I had so much fun and learned so much from being hands-on. The trip was a good mix of working with clients and families, while still having fun! It was amazing to see the wide variety of cultures and people all mixing together. The food was incredible at all of the places we ate as well. I highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to get out of their comfort zone and try new things. If you want a chance to help individuals and families dealing with communication disorders then this is the trip for you.

Belize was such an experience of a lifetime for me and my group! I enjoyed seeing different cultures and helping provide speech therapy services for those that needed it! My favorite part was working with one little girl that had autism and seeing how much she improved from the last time therapy abroad had seen her. There was a great balance between fun and providing services. I made several friends and now have a different aspect on life. It was so eye opening and I would definitely recommend for future groups! I am grateful I got to be a part of this and would go back anytime!

My group had an amazing time providing Speech Therapy services to different patients in Belize. We had a chance to learn about their culture and the history of Belize. The set up of the program was excellent because everyday was geared for a new activity. Which in turn allowed team bonding to occur within our group. I enjoyed being able to incorporate new learning experiences throughout our excursions. Everyone was kind and welcoming. We got to eat a variety of new and fresh foods. I hope to go back someday and help as much as possible.