Program Reviews

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.

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.