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Graduate Health Sciences Adventure in the Caribbean

Name: Graduate Health Sciences Adventure in the Caribbean
Brand: Therapy Abroad
SKU: 227176
Rating: 4.89 (38 reviews)

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Graduate Health Sciences Adventure in the Caribbean

Therapy Abroad

4.89 · 38 reviews

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Location

Multiple Locations +3

Turks and Caicos Islands
Dominica
Puerto Rico
- San Juan

Term

Maymester, Short Term, Spring, Spring Break, Summer, Winter

Subject Areas

Communications Education Field Studies Food Science and Nutrition Graduate Studies Health Sciences Kinesiology Nursing Physical Therapy Pre-Med Psychology Public Health Social Work Sociology Speech-Language Pathology Sports Science Sustainable Development +7

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Program Details

Program Type

Provider

Degree Level

Masters

Pricing

Starting Price

1500

Price Details

Program tuition ranges from $1,500 -$3,000.

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Airfare Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers Classes Meals Transportation Travel Insurance Visa Wifi

Last Updated: May 28, 2026

Last Reviewed: Jan 23, 2025

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About Program

This 7-day Therapy Abroad program is designed for graduate students pursuing careers in speech-language pathology, audiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, clinical psychology, behavioral sciences, and related health professions. Ideal for students seeking hands-on international clinical experience, this program allows participants to work alongside licensed therapists, local professionals, and Therapy Abroad staff in school, community, and medical-based settings. Students may participate in screenings, evaluations, intervention planning, treatment activities, caregiver education, and professional observation while gaining valuable clinical insight and mentorship from SLPs, AuDs, PTs, OTs, and other specialists. Working in small groups, students also help develop and deliver training and education programs for teachers, parents, and community partners. Programs are currently offered in Belize, Turks & Caicos, Thailand, Puerto Rico, and Dominica.

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COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

This program offers hands-on clinical experience with supportive mentors in diverse cultural settings, balancing work and adventure. Some found scheduling flexible but occasionally disorganized.

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Program Highlights

Hands On Speech-Language Pathology Experience
High SLP Staff to Student Ration
Clinical Clock Hours
Assessment & Diagnostic Experience

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Academics 4.55
Support 4.65
Fun 4.95
Housing 4.9
Safety 4.9

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I loved every second of the trip to Turks & Caicos as an SLP. You got to try great food and see the beach but also make an impact in the schools through evaluations and observations. It was so awesome getting to work with the kiddos and help support the teachers! I highly highly recommend this trip and if you are thinking about it … do it! I loved getting to see what their schools looked like and experience their culture too. The trip was very flexible and everyone supported each other. I would do this trip over again in a heartbeat

Absolutely LOVED this trip! It was a great way to grow in my clinical skills and expand my cultural knowledge. All of the people were friendly and did a great job of explaining the tasks of the trip. I never felt unsafe or unsure of where I was going or what my expectations were. We were able to go into schools and support the special education staff by evaluation students K- 5th grade. My favorite part was getting to ask questions and experience a culture that is very different than my own. I would recommend to anyone!

This trip was absolutely amazing! I gained clinical experiences that I would have never gotten in my graduate program without this trip. Working with children in the local schools was unforgettable and was equally challenging, rewarding, and fun. I gained evaluation experience and learned to stay on our toes and adapt with the fluid nature of the schedule and school system. The schedule of the trip left plenty of time for work and fun as we ended most days on the STUNNING beaches. If you're questioning whether you should sign up for this trip, DO IT! I was skeptical when signing up and have absolutely no regrets. I 10/10 recommend and would go back in a heartbeat!

Pros

Unique clinical experience
Plenty of time to enjoy the beach, pool, restaurants, etc.
Many meals are included

Cons

Communication with the schools was difficult at times, causing scheduling hiccups
Meals that are not covered can easily get pricey

This was an incredible experience where I was able to practice clinical skills, improve upon developing skills, and work with wonderful patients and supervisors. I have not had the opportunity to work with populations with limited access to care, and this trip really helped me understand how I can be most impactful. I loved being able to learn and grow in my cultural humility in this way. Not only that, but I had such a fun time enjoying the beach, the food, and incredible fellow clinicians. I highly recommend therapy abroad to anyone and I would take the chance to do something like this again.

Cons

Limited advanced scheduling of activities

This experience was once in a lifetime! We went to Turks and Caicos and provided services to some of the local schools on the island. It was a beautiful place to visit, and all the people I interacted with were wonderful and so thankful for us. Some of the best memories I had were just talking with the students every day about their life. They were always so excited to see us, they ran up to us and hugged us every day. I learned a lot, developed my clinical skills, and even snuck in some time to relax on the beach! I would recommend this experience to anyone!

Pros

Beautiful island
The people were wonderful

Cons

Communication wasn’t always the best

This past week I went to Turks and Caicos along with the AuD students from my program as an SLP graduate student! Therapy Abroad connected us with the TCI Ministry of Health, allowing us to gain experience and insight of our fieldwork at a systematic level. This experience was the perfect amount of work, while still allowing us to experience the culture (and amazing food) of TCI! I feel my skillset as a clinician grew throughout the week as I got to work with a variety of different ages in different primary school settings. Therapy Abroad always made sure we were taken care of. Our place to stay was in a very central location which made exploring very convenient. An experience I will always be grateful for as I enter my career!

A very informative and beneficial learning experience for my graduate program. I gained hands on experience working with students on the island. It was an amazing and productive time! The opportunity to interact with schools, the ministry of health, and other professionals in the field was enlightening and helpful for my future career. This rich experience supported my future work as a clinician by enhancing my global perspective. If you have an opportunity to do this trip-definitely recommend.

Pros

Working with others
The community of the island
Academics

Cons

Management
Communication
Organization

The social aspects were amazing! We loved going around to the local restaurants, shops, and getting lots of beach time. The communication though for the program was a bit disorganized. A lot of plans for going to the schools were day of decisions. Navigating without a specific schedule was a little difficult but overall the experience was unforgettable. We had so much fun in the schools and being able to help such a wonderful community. I’ve learned so much on this trip and really enhanced my clinical skills.

Pros

Food
Safe
Cultural

Cons

Communication
Scheduling

Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Why did you choose this program?

I chose therapy abroad because it provides students with the opportunity for a lot of hands-on learning. It can be hard going through and only taking classes. This trip was a wonderful way to apply what I have learned so far and give a reminder of why we write all those papers and take all those tests!

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

NYU provided the information that the program was available. They did not provide any further support or information. I was in charge of applying and making sure that the trip time fit with my school break. My supervisor on the trip was in charge of making sure my supervision hours sheet was filled out.

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

Be ready to apply what you have learned but also be open to learning from others (supervisors and students). I really enjoyed going with students from many different schools to learn about their school's of thought/experiences/knowledge. Be ready to try things on the fly in a very safe environment with a lot of support and direction.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

You are fed WONDERFUL food, you go to a school or center and spend the day either doing assessments or treatments. At night, you have ample time to enjoy Belize, write your reports and get to know the other students. Be ready to adjust to a slightly different life style and try to put your phone down as much as possible.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

I was not sure that this program would be applicable to where I am currently in school. All of the staff was willing to work with me to make my experience the most beneficial for my skills and knowledge while also allowing my opportunity to try new things and learn on the spot! Everyone was very kind and supportive, which made it very easy to learn.

Will I be living somewhere with tons of bugs and dirty bathrooms?

Nope! If you follow the recommendations of treating your clothes ahead of time and utilize baby oil/coconut oil and bug spray, you will not have issues. As for the housing, it was AMAZING. Clean, warm showers and toilets that flush.

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Ellen serves as program coordinator for Therapy Abroad’s Belize program. She has over 14 years of experience working in domestic and international special education, including applied behavior analysis, public awareness and child advocacy. Belize holds a special place in her heart as it was the site for her 27 month service in the United States Peace Corps.

What is your favorite travel memory?

My favorite travel memories are definitely on Caye Caulker with my fellow Peace Corps Volunteers while we were serving in Belize. Lots of laughs and great memories were shared on that sweet little island. Late nights, long talks, and dives in the deep blue sea were some of my favorites. It was the perfect recharging station where we could meet up and spend a couple days relaxing with friends.

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How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

Working for Therapy Abroad has allowed me to continue the work I was doing while in Belize as a Peace Corps volunteer, but on a much larger scale. I really enjoy working with the teams we bring down and the fact that we're now in country about 6 months throughout the year aids in our ability to ensure our program's sustainability.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

I love hearing students' individual stories of how Therapy Abroad has broadened their scope. For a lot of our students, our programs are extremely eye opening experiences and sometimes their first opportunity to travel outside of the United States. It's most impressive to me their courage and determination to take on a hands-on learning opportunity in an unfamiliar environment.

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

Our company just started a program in the Dominican Republic and I would love to check it out. It would be my first time visiting the DR and I would be interested to see the similarities and differences between there and Belize in terms of services offered for children with special needs and everyday life.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

I think the importance that both the founders of Therapy Abroad and myself put on the sustainability of our programs makes our company unique. As returned Peace Corps volunteers, sustainability is one of our highest values. We seek to work in countries and with partnerships that WANT to work with us. We put a high priority on professional trainings to ensure carryover.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

I believe the biggest factor in the success of Therapy Abroad in Belize are the relationships and connections we're building with not only professionals in the field there, but also with the families and communities we're working with. It's these relationships that create the foundation for change that we hope to see within country's services for their special needs population.

Kristin AmRhein

Speech-Language Pathologist

About Therapy Abroad

Therapy Abroad offers short-term study abroad programs for undergraduate and graduate students in the field of communication sciences & disorders, speech-language pathology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, sports & exercise sciences, and other human and health sciences. Therapy Abroad creates an interactive educational environment for...