I had so much fun in Belize and learned so many new skills while becoming more confident in my practiced skills!! The food was delicious and everyone in the community was so nice! I was able to find some local art in the market that I can’t wait to hang in my apartment! I loved the beach day and really enjoyed being able to relax on the last day of the trip. This trip challenged me and pushed me out of my comfort zone more than I was expecting. I was able to quickly pivot while evaluating children in order to work with their strengths and needs. I also feel like I deeply developed my report writing skills and now I feel much more comfortable doing this in the future.

Belize is such a beautiful place and everyone is so kind and friendly. The food was amazing, loved it so very much. My favorite was chicken teriyaki and they also have great coleslaw, but I am coleslaw lover. When we provided therapy we did believe that we would be in classrooms and not outside which I didn’t mind being outside but more resources would have been nice. The kids however did love being outdoors and didn’t mind the heat whatsoever. The housing is what you would expect, nothing luxurious but felt more like a lodge. Also remember they have small pipes.

I had an amazing time on my trip to San Pedro! It was so fun to emerge myself into a new culture and meet so many new people! Tykes Camp was such an amazing experience and I loved getting to work with the kids! We were also given the opportunity to try so many new foods and participate in Belezian traditions such as drumming, a Gurifuna cooking class, going to the iguana park, and so much more! It was such a good mix of doing therapy and having fun! I would totally recommend San Pedro to anyone that is interested in going aborad

I had such a great time on this trip! I learned and experienced so much as I do on every Therapy Abroad trip. The new experiences, food, and people that you spend this time with also add to the experience! The things you see and experiences your experience on trips such as this are unforgettable and truly once in a lifetime. Not only are the trips degree specific, but they provide opportunities for you also learn about culture and see amazing things. I would recommend these trips to everyone! Therapy Abroad never disappoints!

My trip gave me so much clarity if I am interested in humanitarian audiology. I really enjoyed this trip and the experiences I was given. It taught me to be confident in the skills I learned and to be flexible and roll with the punches. I liked that we were able to screen at the airport. It was really interesting what we saw and how workers at the airport don’t use or even in the culture don’t have hearing protection. I think that really showed me that it different with protecting your hearing culturally especially in a place that is super loud.

This was such a unique experience that gave me new perspective and cultural competency strategies. It has equipped me with skills that I will be able to apply to clinic and life in general back home. Working here was inspiring and educational. Along with the clinical experience, I learned so much about the country and the culture. Being able to participate in activities such as the cooking class was fun as well as insightful as we learned more about the Garifuna culture within the culture of Belize as a whole. I would recommend this trip to anyone looking for a wonderful experience in cultural immersion and clinical competency.

The trip is a great mix between work and play. We do a lot, very active. Long days, but everyone is so understanding and wants to help you out in any way they can. The food was also very good. As a picky eater, I still ate almost every meal besides two. The leaders understand that not everyone likes everything, so they were always very accommodating to make sure everyone was well cared for. The place we were stationed at for camp was in the middle of a park, which was very hot during the days. However, we were also provided a building across the street and lots of water.

I absolutely loved this trip!! Getting to experience the island, culture, food, and more authentically was a perfect experience. I loved putting the skills I have learned at school into helping others and testing their hearing— especially when that isn’t something they are offered often. It was fulfilling to know that both the clients and myself were experiencing new things. The only adjustment I would make is a little bit more organization/ set plans because they seemed to change rapidly and made some things feel rushed. The day we testing hearing at the airport was the best because it felt productive. I know this may also be a culture difference between what I have grown up with and those living in the island, so it did not bother me too much but may be helpful in the future!