Program Reviews

This trip was life changing. Not only did we get to experience the amazing beaches, cultural sites, views, food, etc, we got to make a difference and provide services to the most amazing, appreciative people. Everyone we encountered on this trip was so helpful and eager to make sure we had the best time possible. I felt taken care of and prepared by the therapy abroad staff the entire time. This trip was organized so well, and we got to experience many different things that Belize has to offer. Highly recommend this amazing experience to anyone interested.

Truly the best experience I’ve ever encountered! I learned so much about effective, compassionate, and culturally, responsive service delivery. At the same time, we had so many adventures with the tour guides and the locals. I would not trade the experience for anything else. Additionally, I got to know my classmates and clinical educators better. I would highly recommend this study abroad opportunity to anyone seeking a better clinical understanding, and for adventure seekers. Therapy abroad is the best!

This trip exceeded all my expectations! It was wonderfully planned and organized! There was a perfect balance between work and play. I felt that we were able to immerse ourself in the local community. It was great to be able to provide speech and language services to clients from 3 years old to 100 years old. We had the opportunity to see a variety of clients in different settings. Belize was a beautiful place to visit and we got to experience the sites on the main land and also the island. The activities were amazing. It was so much fun to experience Belize with this group of people!

I couldn't have more good things to say about this trip if I tried! This opportunity brought me so many meaningful experiences and opportunities that allowed me to grow as a person and a clinician, and I feel so much more confident in my skills. This trip allowed me to build connections with the people we met during excursions and clinical experiences, and also grow stronger connections with my cohort members and clinical educators. I'm so grateful for everything I got to do and learn during this trip, and I'll definitely never forget it :)

This trip was amazing! I learned so much from the clinic experiences and became more confident in my abilities to provide therapy. I loved getting to hear about the history and culture of Belize and all of the excursions that we got to take part in throughout the week. Every single person who made this trip possible was super helpful, accommodating, and fun to get to know throughout our stay. I was able to grow professionally and become closer with other students in my graduate cohort because of this trip!

This trip exceeded all my expectations! It was wonderfully planned and organized! There was a perfect balance between work and play. I felt that we were able to immerse ourself in the local community. It was great to be able to provide speech and language services to clients from 3 years old to 100 years old. We had the opportunity to see a variety of clients in different settings. Belize was a beautiful place to visit and we got to experience the sites on the main land and also the island. The activities were amazing. It was so much fun to experience Belize with this group of people!

My time in Belize with Therapy Abroad was full of learning, growth, and fun! The people were incredibly friendly, the food was delicious, and the excursions (cave tubing, zip lining, snorkeling, Mayan ruins, etc) were a blast. The Therapy Abroad staff made sure we were well taken care of throughout the trip and did an amazing job coordinating our clinical experiences providing speech and language therapy. We had experience with all types of communication disorders and delays across the lifespan, from 14 months to 90 years old! I would work with them again in a heartbeat!

Our university's trip to Belize was absolutely incredible! Justin and Jamie were amazing hosts and a great support system for all of us. We were all able to learn so much and improve our clinical skills while serving the community. The trip incorporated a great balance of work and play, and we got to do so many unique activities! I learned so much about both speech therapy and the culture in Belize. Overall, this trip has made me a stronger clinician and a better person, and I made memories that will last a lifetime!

Jamie and Justin gave us the perfect combination of both work and play. We were given opportunities to snorkel, cave tube, and zipline which were all extraordinary. I was amazed by the culture we were introduced to and the children we were able to build speech and language skills with. Each night Jamie and Justin referred us to great places to dine and drink. We were constantly fed and transported to schools and health facilities within Belize. I was grateful for the opportunity to provide therapy to children in need. I would 100% do it all over again. Leaving Belize with a full heart!

I went with a group of graduate speech pathology students and it was the most amazing ten days. each day was thoughtfully planned, organized, and then executed by the Justin and Jamie, who organized our trip. There was never any question of safety, we got to stay at the best places, did some awesome fun and culturally immersive activities, there was never any issues with rides, and from a traveler/ students point of view, there were never any problems with our plans. I would absolutely do something like this again.