I had an amazing time during the therapy abroad trip. The supervisors were super helpful in showing me what to do as I am going into my junior year and did not know what to expect. The Group flight was amazing and calm to my nerves about going to a different country. Bulgaria was an incredible experience going to the clinics were very eye-opening and I learned a lot. I learned how to do soap, notes and personal reflections. Going to Greece was amazing. It was like a vacation going on a catamaran into the beaches and watching different sunsets from different points of the island. Are translators and supervisors Emilian, Stoycho, and Chudo we're super nice and helpful and very well knowledge.

I loved meeting new people it was truly one of the best experiences ever! I loved all of the staff and clinic placements we went to! All of the people were so lovely! I loved learning about the history of a country that is not typically heard about! Overall it was a great experience! All of the staff at the clinics were so knowledgeable and I loved hearing about their stories and learning from them! The tour guides made the trip they made me feel so safe and cared for. Also gaining a new relationship with someone in the field I am going to work in was so beneficial and I was able to gain new information from them as well!

This program was great if you haven’t yet done a lot of shadowing and want to experience different settings. I wish we had a bit more time at each facility, and that things were a bit more planned, however, it did teach me more adaptability with my skills! The end of the trip was definitely the fun part because it felt a bit more like vacation, but I was able to learn a bit more about patient/client notes (SOAP notes) during our clinical time. It definitely gave me perspective into why I want to continue this profession (occupational therapy) in the future, and it was very nice to have meals included!!

This trip was so much fun and truly was an eye opener to experiencing different cultures, especially in a therapeutic perspective. Emo, Kris, Chudo, and others behind the scenes were so great, and built such a strong connection to ensure our comfortability and safety as a group in a new country. The scenery and planned excursions were truly life changing. While being able to observe 3 different therapeutic settings with a range of age groups and disabilities was very beneficial and such great exposure, because our group was so big, it was hard to get everybody involved. I also feel as though the communication between daily planning with our group and the facilities could have been done a little bit more in advance to avoid the disorganization I felt was happening in the moment. Regardless, this trip was amazing and I would definitely recommend it to everyone!!

This trip was truly life-changing. I saw an ad, took a chance, and am so grateful I did. The supervisors, guides, and locals welcomed us with such kindness that people I met only two weeks ago now feel like family. I loved the balance of education, cultural experiences, and fun activities. I made unforgettable memories, learned so much, and grew as a person. This experience has made me feel so much more confident now that I am applying to grad school! I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for an adventure that will leave a lasting impact.

Coming into this trip, I was very nervous and did not know what I got myself into. Then, after the first day, I knew right away. I got myself into something great: new friendships, experiences, and memories that I will never forget. I have met people that I can’t wait to see again one day, a supervisor that gave me the encouragement I need to hear for applying to OT school, and the best staff to guide us where we needed to be. I cannot recommend this program enough, and I am so thankful that I saw that random link in my OT society group chat a year ago. Thank you for it all, Therapy Abroad.

My Therapy Abroad trip exceeded my expectations. I went into this trip open minded and very, very new to my SLP program. I learned not only so much about speech-language pathology, but so much about myself, why I chose my field and just the world. I learned how to be more patient, more optimistic and more open-minded. Our guides were so good and although at some pointsy surroundings made me a tiny bit nervous with just being in such an unfamiliar area, I always felt safe and relieved whenever I turned and saw my guides. I think this trip is worth every penny—and I fundraised!!! Definitely recommend that as well, if that is what’s holding you back.

This trip exceeded my expectations! As an OT student I was able to learn how to prepare for therapy sessions, perform assessments, identify sustainable practices, practice creativity with minimal resources, and so much more! As a young adult, I was able to gain new perspectives that traveling gives you and have fun while also feeling completely safe the whole trip. Even getting to know other students on the trip and making friends was beautiful. Lastly, I will forever remember our three guides that did the most for us. They cooked countless meals, drove the vans, translated at the clinic, and became our friends. They displayed the kindness of Bulgaria. I could not recommend this program enough.