Program Reviews

Overall the trip was good. We got to experience some really cool things outside of the clinic blocks and had a lot of fun learning about the culture, clients and helping support these clients and future clinicians.We were a group of second year grad students so it was really cool to apply our learned knowledge to the clients.

One thing I wasn’t too big on were the pre-ordered meals out at the restaurants because I felt this restricted us in getting to try the cultural options that were available on the menu.

I did DM some things to the directors for some feedback as well :)

I had such a great experience! I learned so much about the culture of Belize and speech-language pathology. The faculty was amazing, as well as the group of girls; they truly made this experience that much better. We got hands-on experience with the kids and families, which was awesome. If you are looking for a resume builder, observation/clinical hours, or just a fun experience, this is the trip for you! Caye Caulker, at the end of the trip, was so much fun! Overall, it was such a fun/rewarding trip, and I would definitely do it again.

I had a great time in Belize. The teachers/professors were very knowledgeable and helpful. They accepted feedback on how to help us and gave us great feedback that made a huge difference in our learning. Everyone was very helpful and supportive at Hode's Place and the food was great. I have food allergies and everyone did really well helping with that.
The accommodations were a bit tight with so many people to a room and only 1 bathroom. We managed well though.
I met some wonderful people and learned so much from everyone, including the other students. It was an amazing experience getting to help families that need this help and wouldn't get it otherwise.
Some of the organization and planning was well done and other parts were a bit last minute.
The excursions were amazing as well. Zip lining and snorkeling are something I will always remember and recommend to anyone else that goes to Belize.

getting to participate in Therapy Abroad was the highlight of my academic career and I am so happy I took the leap of faith and decided to go abroad. This program granted me with the opportunity to create life long friends, learn about cultural differences and experiences, learn so much from colleagues and advisors, and finally apply what i’ve learned in the academic setting, into real life application! this program changed my life and I flew home a better person. ABSOLUTELY would reccomend !!!!

This program is amazing if you want to learn more while having fun. You get to learn from amazing faculty and the staff are very attentive and supportive to your every need. One thing I would change is the scheduling. Some days were so packed we were left feeling drained. Also things were added so last minute that it kept throwing us off. Also the lack of communication on the details of the excursions and trips made it difficult to prepare at times. We would also like more independence when choosing meals because some times it felt like we weren’t given much choice or options. It’s definitely tiring but, worth it in the end for the experience.

San Ignacio was absolutely amazing and beautiful!! Mr. Lewis and Mr. Eddie were so informative and made sure we were safe at all times. Our supervisors really made our time here enjoyable and they made sure we leaned a lot. I feel more confident in myself and the group of girls on this trip were so supportive. Being open to new things not just food but also excursions. As one of our supervisors said “You grow when you’re uncomfortable”. It is the perfect length of time to go because as the trip comes to an end everyone was getting a little home sick. This was such a great experience and I highly recommend studying abroad even if it’s for only 2 weeks it is life changing.

I thought that this was such a great experience! I learned so much about belize through the culture teaching and being able to interact with the families of the clients. I wish that the stay was longer in Caye Caulker because we only got a day and a half but grateful we got to go at all! The girls on this trip were so sweet and made this such a fun experience. We tried so many new things. I think the staff on this trip were amazing they were so reassuring and supportive that it made the process easy.

I would recommend Therapy Abroad to anyone. While I didn’t really know what to expect when I signed up, I truly ended up having the most amazing time, I met lifelong friends, endured life changing experiences, saw awesome places, and expanded my knowledge. The resources and skills I learned from this trip, later helped me greatly when building my resume for Occupational Therapy school. I got accepted to my program at Mizzou a year early after attending therapy abroad. This trip helped me grow a lot professionally and as a person. The memories made will last a lifetime, the students I met were truly some of the coolest and funniest people and we all built such a special bond as well as with all our staff members and guides. I later even traveled to another state to visit friends I had met on this trip. Overall, Therapy Abroad is an amazing program that brings students from all over together to help them pursue professional goals in cool places!

I had an amazing experience with therapy abroad in our trip to Puerto Rico! I would have never imagined how much Inwas going to learn both culturally and about my field. Giving therapy in the camp taught me so much about various materials and acitivites that are available and I will be anle to use them once I graduate. Everyone was very inviting and made us feel comfortable to ask questions and learn more. Learning about the history was also very interesting. Great friendships were formed and I would love to visit Puerto Rico again!

Traveling to Puerto Rico as a graduate speech language pathology student and collaborating with students Albizu University was a great experience. I learned so much from this trip hosted by Matt and Chad at Therapy Abroad. I was able to increase my cultural awareness through learning about the rich history of Puerto Rico. I will say that touring Old San Juan and spending several day in Mayagüez was very special as I got to see the “real” Puerto Rico. I also enjoyed trying new foods and sightseeing.