Toucan Abroad - Physical Therapy Programs Reviews

10/10 experience! Met so many great people and licensed PTs. The PTs are extremely knowledgeable and were willing to share their knowledge with me and walk me through different treatments and situations. The leaders, Miguel and Fernando, were both extremely helpful and personable. The excursions they took us in were one of a kind and showed us the beauty of Costa Rica. The PTs are very friendly and want you to succeed in physical therapy. They are also willing to do activities with you outside of the clinics if you ask them to. Absolutely would do this again in a heartbeat!

I went to Cartago, CR for the past two weeks and had the best time of my entire life. I applied on a whim back in September and got accepted, little did I know what this trip would bring me. We stayed in a hotel with all of the other students, 2 to a room. Every single day of the trip there is a group activity, whether it is dinner or hiking a volcano. Throughout the day you are scheduled at a clinic with another student and get to witness the pt’s of Cartago do their work. I got plenty of hands on experience with patients and even got to experience the treatments on myself. Over the weekend my group went to Puerto Viejo where we did a bunch of fun activities and we went to the beach. I never expected to connect so closely to the other people on the trip! This trip has truly changed me and my outlook on life. If I could I would redo the trip immediately. You truly get out what you put in!

My experience in Seville for the PT program was something that was so different yet so fun and interesting to me! I loved every bit of it. I enjoyed observing how physical therapists worked closely with patients in a different healthcare setting. Being in Seville made the experience even more engaging, since I was away from home. The energy of the city, the people, and the daily routines added a unique perspective that made learning feel exciting and memorable. I would recommend this program and trip to anyone and everyone who is interested in pursuing a PT career!

Toucan Abroad in Sevilla was one of the best experiences I have ever had. It was a great way to learn more about physical therapy and emerge yourself in a new culture. The PTs were all great, very welcoming, and eager to teach us. Sevilla is also a great city for new travelers. This was my first trip out of the country and the city was easy to navigate, safe, and pretty welcoming to tourists. I had so much fun exploring the city and bonding with the group. I would definitely go again and recommend it to other aspiring PT students.

This trip is worth it solely because of the friends you make! It is exactly what people tell you- a once in a lifetime experience. Is it 3 weeks full of new challenges, achievements, and memories! You learn useful techniques that will apply to your future in PT such as dry needling, sport massage, manual therapy & so much more. The hardest part about the trip is managing your finances over the course of your trip. It’s important to remember money returns and this opportunity won’t come by again. My advice is to try everything your heart desires- pura vida 🫶

I really enjoyed my experience with Toucan Abroad! It was a great way to get a bunch of shadowing hours, learn new PT techniques, meet and establish connections with new PT’s, and a great way to travel (explore the great city of Seville!! Also Granada and Cadiz) and meet a bunch of new people and lifelong friends! Toucan Abroad is truly one of the best experiences I have ever been apart of, I would recommend this program for any pre-PT looking for some shadow hours or someone who is on the fence for a career field of PT or maybe OT. Super helpful in furthering my career choice and also LOTS OF FUN!!

This experience in Sevilla, Spain was one of the most rewarding experiences as a pre-PT student that I have ever done. It was definitely a step out of my comfort zone to travel with completely new people who I’ve never met before and being in a country that I’ve never been in with a language that I can’t speak, but I think getting such an amazing experience out of it despite coming into the trip with all of these unfamiliarities was the best part of Toucan Abroad. I learned so much from the PT clinics in Spain, and not only learned a lot about their work style and culture, but also their social culture and lifestyles of people that live there. The people I traveled with were so fun and kind, and everyone was in the same boat of being out of their comfort zone so it was a great time!

The trip is not only filled with rich shadowing experience, but also includes fun activities that foster cultural immersion as well as connections with your peers and life long friends. Don't be afraid to spend money because it truly adds to the experience the more you partake in. When shadowing try to speak to the other Physical Therapists in Spanish because it adds to the experience and helps you gain more from the trip. Make sure to always Work hard and Play hard. Not only will this trip help you satisfy some PT hours and boost your resume, it also will give you a more positive outlook on life and show you what all life has to offer beyond the US.

My experience in Seville through Toucan Abroad was truly something unforgettable. Not only was everyone very inclusive and kind from the moment we all met, but the personal and professional memories made alongside each and every one of them made it even more special. For anyone wanting to explore the physical therapy profession while also being immersed into a new culture abroad, I highly recommend embarking on this journey with Toucan Abroad. It truly makes a difference being with like-minded individuals who are pursuing the same career. Without question, this program solidified my focus and confirmed my decision to pursue physical therapy as a career.

Participating in the Toucan Abroad program was truly the best experience ever. Not only did I gain an incredible amount of knowledge and insight into the field of physical therapy, but I also made unforgettable memories and lifelong friendships. From hands on learning opportunities to immersive cultural experiences, every moment was filled with growth and excitement. I had the chance to observe and engage with professionals in real clinical settings, which deepened my understanding of physical therapy far beyond what I could learn in a classroom. But what truly made this journey special were the people I met along the way. The friendships I formed during this trip are ones I’ll cherish forever we laughed, learned, explored, and supported each other through every new adventure. If you’re considering Toucan Abroad, do it. It’s more than just a program t’s an experience that will shape your personal and professional life in the best way possible.