Location
Multiple Locations +2
  • Belize
    • Punta Gorda
  • Thailand
    • Chiang Mai
Term
J-Term, Maymester, Short Term, Spring, Spring Break, Summer, Winter
Subject Areas
Communications Health Sciences Linguistics Social Sciences Social Work Speech-Language Pathology

Program Details

Program Type
Provider
Degree Level
Associates Bachelors Masters
Housing
Dormitory

Pricing

Starting Price
3950
Price Details
Program tuition is $3,950. All costs are included less airfare.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Classes Meals SIM cards Transportation Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare
Sep 09, 2021
Mar 16, 2025
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About Program

This two-week program is based in the Central American country of Belize and is intended for undergraduate and graduate students ages 18 and up who are interested in pursuing a career in speech-language pathology (speech therapy), audiology or a related field. This is an ideal program for students who want to take advantage of learning from professional American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) accredited speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and Therapy Abroad staff in order to learn more about this remarkable field of study. Students will gain hands-on experience rarely found in the classroom, professional observation hours, one-on-one time with SLPs and other professionals, intercultural exchange, a better understanding of global issues, and a chance to help children with special needs and their families.

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Program Highlights

  • Hand-On Experience in Communication Sciences
  • Work with Professionally Licensed SLPs
  • Adventure Travel in Belize
  • Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Hours
  • Speech-Language Pathology Professional Observation Hours

Program Reviews

4.87 Rating
based on 89 reviews
  • 5 rating 87.64%
  • 4 rating 11.24%
  • 3 rating 1.12%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Academics 4.55
  • Support 4.8
  • Fun 4.85
  • Housing 4.65
  • Safety 4.9
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Addyson
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Addy’s Review

This is one of the best trips I have ever been on. I got a lot of hands-on experience with screenings, speech therapy goals, and SOAP notes. This was a very immersive trip and I could not be more happy with my time here. Even though the work was hard, it provided me with a lot more insight than when I came in. We were able to go into the schools where the kids we worked with went which was one of my favorite parts. It was so neat to see where they went to school. I am so thankful for this experience

What was your funniest moment?
During screenings, I was doing a literacy part of the test and I used a book with a narwhal and a jellyfish. The child I was doing a screening on loved this book. The narwhal and jellyfish were getting waffles at the end and the child says “where the hell are they getting waffles??!” I have never laughed harder.
Pros
  • The weather
  • The food
  • Gaining experience
Cons
  • Mosquitos
  • Mosquitos
  • Mosquitos
12 people found this review helpful.
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Kyra
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My review

I really enjoyed this experience. I had so much fun learning more about culture, eating food, doing assessments, camp, sightseeing. One thing that I liked most was doing the camp and also completing assessments. I loved making connections with the kids but also their parents. I do wish that camp was longer, I think camp should be 5 days. I enjoying doing a fun activity in the evening to conclude the day. I liked trying new foods. I also liked learning more about the culture. This trip was so fun. I would do another one for sure!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
At first I was nervous about the screening assessment because I didn’t know what to do. After the first day it was a little rough but the second day was a lot better.
Pros
  • Learning about culture
  • Having fun night activities
  • New food
Cons
  • Leaving and going home
  • Camp not being long enough
  • Not long enough trip
12 people found this review helpful.
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Avery
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Avery’s Review

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with Therapy Abroad. The accommodations were good and relatively clean. I liked having an itinerary however, at times it was hard to stick to it with changing plans, leaving little free time during our scheduled down time. As for food, I was thankful to have options for most meals. Our leaders were excellent and ensured we were safe and feeling well the whole time. I learned so much from this trip and am so thankful to have had this experience. I hope to have an opportunity like this again in the future.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
I ate termites!
Pros
  • Plantains
  • More plantains
  • When people gave me their plantains
Cons
  • When meals did not come with plantains
  • My plantain not being ripe in time
  • Not enough plantains
16 people found this review helpful.
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Sarah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Loved every second!

This was a once in a lifetime experience! You make memories for life and learn so it, it’s value is immeasurable. You gain so much clinical experience and learn about cultural competencies along the way. Along with experience, you enjoy all the beauties and culture that Belize has to offer. I would do this trip all over again in a heartbeat. I have learned so much truly and this has shaped my experience as a future SLP and clinician. This has helped me grow so much within my field and has provided me with opportunities I never thought would be possible!

What was your funniest moment?
Singing a reggae song during karaoke night!!
Pros
  • Clinical experience
  • Unique experience
  • Cultural diversity
Cons
  • Needed more support from staff
14 people found this review helpful.
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Abby
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Belize therapy abroad trip

I had the most amazing time with therapy abroad! I felt apart of the local community and met so many incredible people. I was really nervous for the experience initially but after the first few hours in Belize I felt so comfortable! I did not want to leave and cried at the airport when I had to say my goodbyes! Highly recommend the program! Now that I have Graduated with my masters I am ready to go back as a supervisor and supervise students that were in my place last year to learn and grow as a future speech therapist.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
Do the program sooner!
Pros
  • The Experience
  • A good mix of work and fun
  • Meeting new people and making connections
36 people found this review helpful.
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Allison
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The best experience!!

I found Therapy Abroad on google so I went into my trip a little nervous. Let me say that the trip to Belize exceeded my expectations. I gained more knowledge about the field of communication sciences and disorders than any class I had taken in college. My supervisors were extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout the experience. Student clinicians were able to create their own lesson plan based on client evaluations and goals. This allowed me to see what would and wouldn’t work in a session across multiple populations. I recommend the Therapy Abroad trip to anyone interested in a CDS profession! The memories and friends I made on this trip will last a lifetime.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
I am extremely scared of heights so zip lining scared me a lot. But with the support of my supervisors and new friends I was able to overcome my fears! I had sooo much fun zip lining and I can’t wait to do it again on my next vacation.
Pros
  • Resume Building
  • Real Life Experience
  • Understanding Culture
Cons
  • I wish I would of brought more cute clothes for dinners
38 people found this review helpful.
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Allison
3/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Belize 2024

In Belize, our motto was “be flexible”. Getting thrown into treatment when we had never done it before was overwhelming, but I learned SO much!! The travel was seamless. The food was the same often. It was SUPER hot. We were all so so hot because it was 115°. We got to go deep sea fishing and snorkeling. Some days we only did therapy and paperwork then sat there and didn’t do anything because there wasn’t anything to do around where we were. Therapy abroad is a wonderful company, but I have heard that other trips are better than the Belize trip.

What was your funniest moment?
My funniest moment was when we were traveling to the island for the weekend and were singing and dancing on the boat.
Pros
  • Resume builder
  • I learned a ton of information
  • I was not nervous jumping into clinic at my university
Cons
  • Super hot with living spaces outdoors other than bedroom. When on the island we were sleeping outside basically
  • No variation of food
  • We were by the sea and wanted to swim everyday but we only did once other than the weekend on the island
34 people found this review helpful.
Response from Therapy Abroad

Hi Allison. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We try hard to make sure our programs are both fun and academically challenging and I wish you had more fun on your program. The extreme heat definitely doesn't help, but we could have done more to help support you and the group. I am going to personally make sure that our team looks into more activities and extras to keep everyone engaged, exploring, and trying new things. I will also look into making sure that we add a little more variety when it comes to food. Thank you for choosing Therapy Abroad and all the best in your academic journey. Please dont hesitate to reach out anytime.- Chad Allen/ Co-Founder & Director

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Brylea
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Belize

I just finished my trip with Therapy Abroad at San Ignacio and Caye Caulker. The program has taught me so much about being an SLP and about “being flexible”. My supervisors were extremely hands on and supportive through the entire process as well. The food was amazing and where we stayed was super lovely!

On top of actually getting to work with clients, you also get to do fun activities like zip line, snorkel, & cave tubing! There isn’t a lot of down time but I love that we aren’t missing out on anything while being there!

What was your funniest moment?
Seeing a huge iguana!
46 people found this review helpful.

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